Question from Stephen M. Lansing MI
A: My favorite rod and reel combination for fishing small swimbaits such as
the 3” Bad Bubba Shad is a 7' to 7'6" medium action spinning rod paired
with a 3000 series spinning reel. Spinning gear allows me to easily make
long casts and the 3000 series reel has a larger diameter spool which helps
with line management and wind knots. I'll spool up with a 15lb braid
mainline connected to a 12' leader of 8lb fluorocarbon. I prefer to use the
FG knot to make the connection between the mainline and the leader.
Another knot that works well and is quick and easy to tie is the Crazy
Alberto knot. -- AA Pro-Staff
