7 baitcast rod Level Fishing Brian Latimer Series Casting Rods micro guides with Alconite inserts allow for smoother line movement with less friction for longer casts and increased accuracy Okuma Stratus 7 Casting Rod

Its not the cheapest option, but it earns its reputation

The tube is the best option size-wise when targeting late fall bass because its not a huge meal like the jig, but it also is a bit bulkier than other finesse baits like the ned rig, which is often better if the bass are still seeking out bigger meals

Germain, WI produces his Next Level Jig that can be Texas rigged

I have read of folks having pinion problems with the newer 5.3:1 reels, and others say level wind pawls wear more rapidly

So, a reel with a lower gear ratio could move a bait faster than a higher gear ratio reel because it picks up more line per turn of the handle