roadwarrior

Try this one: https://www.siebertoutdoors.com/Flukemaster-Pro-G2-Jig-1507.htm

Rage Tail Baby Craw and Menace BPS Tender Tube #71 3/8 oz Siebert Outdoors jig (PB&J)/ Rage Craw (PB&J)

I wrote do not fish "downstream". First of all, river fish generally position themselves facing upstream to catch prey. Secondly, you will tend to get hung-up more often.

The Mid South is just as hot and humid as Florida that time of year. You will need to go further north.

Rage Tail Menace and Baby Lobster, T-rigged 1/8 oz jig with a slip-bobber (3-4') Cast upstream and retrieve when the bait comes back to you. DO NOT fish downstream.

Less hookups, lost fish, more wear on plastics? Yes

Rivers recover VERY quickly. I had my best day after receiving 18" of water in one day! Big O and two of our warriors caught 144 smallmouth during the storm.

The YUM Flash Mob Jr. is easy to cast or troll. In Tennessee you are only allowed three arms with hooks, two on the outside and one in the middle. Add a silver blade to the other arms.

CONGRATULATIONS!

The Rage Tail Menace is the only artificial lure I have ever used that outfished live bait.

Well worth the additional $40.

Nice looking jig!

This is a little bit more than you indicated you wanted to spend, but I HIGHLY recommend the Core 50Mg.

Consider talking with Mike at DVT about building a custom rod. He built THE PERFECT weightless soft plastics rod for me. http://www.delawarevalleytackle.com/

My experience has been quite the contrary. All of the Shimano reels I have ever owned have improved over time.

Welcome aboard!

Good luck!

Match or contrast.

I recommend a 7' MF spinning rod

Rage Tail Swimmer and Menace.