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By Kevin VanDam

Large spools enhance spinning tackle performance.Large spools enhance spinning tackle performance.I don’t have to tell Michiana anglers the importance of spinning tackle fishing for bass and panfish in our lakes and rivers.

You’ll probably find more spinning reels on the decks of area anglers’ boats than you will baitcasters. That’s not to say baitcast reels aren’t vital, but many of the techniques and line sizes used here match up better with spinning gear.


By Kevin VanDam

Kevin VanDamKevin VanDamAs much as I love power fishing techniques, you’ll see a drop-shot rig in my hands just about any time I’m fishing Michiana lakes during the summer.

In fact, it’s the best way to catch bass on natural lakes this time of year and one that I’ve done very well with on places like Klinger, Gull and even Grand Traverse Bay.

Bass will school and suspend just off the bottom over the deep grass flats of our lakes, so a drop-shot is ideal for catching them.

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