american fly fishing lures Pheasant Tail Beadhead Sz. 12 Great on its own Metal Head Fly - Trophy

Its also the part of the technique that usually sees the most action as striped bass tend to strike the lure as it falls

Pro Tip: If your bait keeps flying off when you cast, tie it on with thin line or use a bait holder hook it has barbs along the shank that grip soft bait better

By releasing the bail, you can hold your line against the rod with a finger and either cast or simply drop the line to the bottom for jigging

While premium reels come with higher price tags, choosing a budget option could prove costly when that specimen barbel hits

So to get the most out of the Okuma Komodo SS, you should pair it with a braided line