berkley choppo fishing hard bait and around schooling bass Berkley Choppo 75 - Black

The EVA split grip supports extended time on the water, while the ergonomic reel seat ensures secure and customized reel placement

So, the first place to look is those transitional areas, as waters surpass the 80s

That said, your thumb is not useless

Lucky Craft Sammy The Lucky Craft Sammy casts like a dream, walks the dog with little effort, has an awesome side-to-side action, and importantly, has caught plenty of fish for me

But for the vast majority of us, a budget-friendly rod like this is plenty capable of catching all the big fish you want

Good settings, heavier lures, better casting angles, and a trained thumb all help