The Lew's Elite Series Casting Rod is one of the finest rods I've tested in recent years. From its weightlessness to its sensitivity and brute strength, this is a series of rods I'd like to have in my boat for years to come. It feels incredible in your hands and I've been telling all of my colleagues about it as well.

Lew's KVD Series Graphite Spinning Rod 7'0" All Purpose Finesse.

The most versatile crankbait rods in VanDam's rod box are 7-foot medium and 7-foot medium-heavy models. He favors the 7-foot medium for cranking small to medium diving plugs and relies on the medium-heavy action for running lipless crankbaits through grass.

When the 2020 Bass Pro Tour kicks off, the deck of angling legend Kevin Van Dam's Nitro will be fully rigged up with Lew's rods and reels. Ken Eubanks, CEO of Lew's Holdings Corp. stated, “We could not be more honored to have Kevin joining the Lew's team.

Although many anglers might think about fishing reels when it comes to the Lew's brand, I can personally vouch that they have made miles of improvement in regards to their fishing rods. These rods are expensive but they certainly earn their price tag on the water.

Rod blanks are top grade 85 million modulus graphite for the perfect blend of strength and sensitivity in lightweight construction. The blanks are multi-layered for superior durability. Titanium oxide guide inserts provide smooth line flow.

The Strike King Hybrid Hunter Crankbait or KVD Squarebill Crankbait is used if you're fishing around a lot of shallow targets. This is the setup that gives you a ton of control. I match mine with my KVD cranking reel. This reel has a 6.2:1 gear ratio which brings in 25 inches per turn.

A fast action rod will bend in only the top third or less of the blank, a medium or moderate action will bend in the top half or so and a slow action will bend starting in the lower third of the rod. Sometimes slow action rods are termed 'parabolic', meaning the bend of the rod is similar throughout the length.

Crankbait rods are designed to provide ultimate casting distance. A deep bend into the blank helps the crankbait dig to its appropriate depth and keep the hooks pegged ones the fish takes the bait.

Okuma MAKAIRA spinning reels Okuma MAKAIRA spinning reels constructed from the finest and strongest materials available are the toughest and most durable spinning reels, especially for big games from Giant Trevally, trophy-sized Yellowtail and Amberjack, to the most formidable adversaries in the ocean, like giant Bluefin Tuna, Marlin, cow ...

Lew Childre Lew Childre, founder of Lew's, forged a reputation for innovation that drove the Lew's brand to the top during the fishing revolution of the 1970s.

To sum it up, if you are an absolute beginner looking to purchase your first pole and you don't have a nickel allergy, Chrome finish poles are going to be your best bet, while those who do suffer from Nickel allergies would be advised to opt for a Stainless Steel pole.

Lew Childre Lew Childre, founder of Lew's, forged a reputation for innovation that drove the Lew's brand to the top during the fishing revolution of the 1970s. Editor's Note: This is part 1 of a 2-part story about the legendary Lew's fishing brand.

Founded in 1875, D.A.M from Germany is one of the oldest fishing tackle brands. D.A.M is also famous for QUICK, EFFZETT, MADCAT, MAD, DAMYL and TECTAN.

High gear ratio reel | 7.1:1 thru 8.1:1 If you're fishing any bass fishing lure that you primarily work with your rod, a high gear ratio reel is the way to go. You're often pulling the bait with your rod tip, but you need to have the ability to quickly take up your slack when you get a bite.

A gear ratio of 4.9:1 is great for all-around use of lures as well. Don't worry if your gear ratio is slower though, you can still work lures effectively. You'll just have to put in extra effort to reel faster.