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So I think that 6-foot, 10-inch length is perfect

The Cordell pencil popper is another very effective topwater striped bass lure that you would fish similar to the Heddon Spook

You want to stay away from curly-tailed worms because they can easily get tangled

It also allows you to step up in strength without sacrificing capacity

Some are targeting deep grass: using a depth finder to find taller clumps of grass and then dropping a heavy jig or heavy soft plastic down to punch through the thicker tops

You can also use it if you are targeting deeper water, as crawfish swim on the lakes bottom, which presents a great opportunity