add fishing rod holder to kayak new attachment system called ClickTrac Flush Mount Rod Holder, Kayak

By varying retrieve speed and jerking the fishing rod during the retrieve, crankbaits can be very effective for big smallmouth bass

Loosen the drag before storing to protect internal washers

Position your boat in deeper water and fancast across spawning flats with a mix of old, decayed vegetation and new-growth vegetation. Fisher employs a moderate-speed retrieve

Use surface lures like the Patchinko when its calm, or go subsurface with something like a Komomo II when theres a ripple

Of course, if you have a fishing buddy, they can help you by holding the pen and just putting a little pressure on the line spool