down south lures skinny water fishing Saltwater Paddletail Swimbait The unique hybrid tail delicately and naturally swims on the fall Swimbaits for Texas Inshore Fishing

Whether you're adding it to a collection or putting it back to work on the water, this vintage Swedish-made reel offers classic performance and timeless quality

Mike Bednarski, DWR Fisheries Chief Photos by Meghan Marchetti/DWR Over the years, Ive been fortunate enough to catch a lot of bass, and sometimes, Im lucky enough to catch a big bass

Only trouble with this one is its a bit long for most marks

The Eliminator Series of Spinning Reels range from a compact 2500 series reel holding 6-pound test to a beefy 8000 series reel that can pack on the 30-pound test

This way, the thread always comes out in line with the axis, and the spool doesn't turn on itself