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Heavy abrasion-resistant leader material isn't a luxury in this environment, it's essential

In addition to shallow diving crankbaits, a lipless crankbait is another great option, especially in the late fall

To maximize storage, I added Planos new V-Crate, which has a small base and large upper storage compartment allowing me to fit a ton of gear in the cramped space

High ratios (high retrieve speed and low torque requirements) are best reserved for upstream river fishing

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A lot of times in other spinning reels, you sacrifice smoothness for the sake of sealing