baitcasting rod with micro guides Shakespeare Series Spinning Combo modulus pre Baitcast Rod Buyer's Guide for

I throw the Squarebill with a 6:1 ratio reel and present a moderate retrieve

That bait is among the most verstaile on the river because you can slow roll it through currents or over points, and you can fish it easily around timber and brush in the backwater lakes

You want to pick a spinnerbait with large blades for a couple reasons

I use them primarily for spinnerbaits and bladed jigs, which dont require a ton of sensitivity, but I have also used them occasionally for some soft plastics

If you need to get deeper or contend with current, there are various nail weights and other inserts that get the job done without dampening a lures action