Our family, spends a lot of time on the lakes of East Texas. We love to freshwater fish. Below is a list of combos, rods, reels and baits that we recommend. Also, some of our favorite freshwater fishing spots in East Texas.
Worth the price, easy to spool up and great for beginners. Well put together combo.
Megacast Baitcast Combo
Good quality combo, the price point and performance is unmatched. Can't go wrong with this combo.
Johnny Morris CarbonLite 2.0
I personally think this is the best rod/reel combo for the price! Very smooth casting and great quality. If you need more of a finess approach, this combo is the way to go.
Lew's Mach 2 Spinning Combo
This is a good combo for beginners. At a great price for a top name brand.
Quantum Octane Spinning Combo
Rods
Googan is becoming very well known, in the competitive sport of fishing. This rod is designed to meet both competitive and recreational anglers needs.
Googan Fishing Rod
This rod has good sensitivity and has been a trusted brand for many years now. Can't go wrong with this rod.
Abu Garcia Fishing Rod
This is a great product. As one of the leading brands in the industry. These rods offer quality and satisfaction for all levels of anglers.
Lews TP1X Speed Stick Casting Rod
Reels
Definitely worth the price. Very smooth casting and all around a great reel. Land your next personal best fish with this reel.
Lew's Speed Spool LFS Baitcast
Smooth cast, smooth retrieve and performs when needed. Very durable reel!
Quantum PT Smoke S3
Soft Plastic Baits
Great for bass fishing. I prefer to use these, middle to late February, and into March and April. Shallow water points and rocks.
Zoom Ultra Vibe Speed Craw
If you're looking for a soft plastic swimbait, with great action and proven results, this is it. Works well all year around (presentation may vary).
Lake Fork Trophy Lures Live Magic Shad
This is my favorite Carolina rig bait. Works well for me all year around.
Zoom Mag Ultravibe Speed Worm
Hard Plastic Baits
With a wide variety of colors and sizes. Bomber is one of the leading, hard plastic manufactures on the market. This crankbait is good for multiple depths and can be used year round.
Bomber Crankbait
Whether the fish are sluggish or on fire. You should always make sure you have a rattle trap ready to go. These are good for bass fishing. Works best in spring, summer and fall.
Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap
Jigs
When the bass turn lockjaw and the bite gets tough. These baits are super stars in heavy cover and around boat docks. You can use these year round, but I prefer to use in the late fall and winter.
Jigs
Crappie Bait
These crappie fireballs will have you limited out in no time. This is my sons go to for crappie fishing.
