If your bettas display any of these symptoms of illness or distress, talk to a veterinarian that is familiar with betta fish health: Fins Clamped to the Sides Inflamed or Discolored Skin or Fins You can go to Find a fish vet at fishvets.org or wavma.org to find more information
For lures start with one or two topwater lures, hollow-bodied frogs, jerkbaits, crankbaits, spinnerbaits and vibrating jigs
Sorry to keep banging on about the Penn Slammer III reels, but it is noticeable how they are well greased and oiled straight out of the box, indeed that easy to see blue coloured Penn Precision Reel Grease doesnt half make it easy to see what parts are actually greased up
Just be aware that the contents of your bag can protrude into this pocket, so be careful putting your laptop here if thats the case
More than weights How and where you fish also affects what you should buy