Its moderate action is perfect for casting small plastic and balsa crankbaits, including Rapala’s No. 7 Shad Rap, which weighs 5/16 ounces. While that lure excels at catching bass in cold water ...

When the water is still cold and fish are less aggressive, a suspending jerkbait can make the play with sluggish predators faster than other lures. The easiest way to harness their power is to ...