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However, while thatll get you pretty far in the bass fishing world, its always a good idea to round this list out with some of the tried-and-true classics that have put countless fish in boats for decades

I dont really care whether its bearings or bushes or fairy dust in the actual line roller assembly, but Ill unscrew the thing, carefully hold it from the other side, and get a load of oil in there

The lightness of the rod however is fantastic, and not many rods at this price provide such a light blank, that isnt to fine you could snap it like a tooth pic

Whenever you see nicks, dings or deep scratches in the immediate area of the break, you should suspect that the failure was the result of impact or fracture

Try Dior Vernis #999 Rouge 999, $28