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I like the finessier poppers in April

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If you cant chase after a fish for some reason, such as steep banks or heavily wooded banks, then upsize to a 10-pound or 12-pound test line

Ive also thrown it into the bed of my truck to hit a ponds on the weekends and it has held up remarkably well

Early in my career, while fishing a wintertime event on Lake Martin in Alabama, I learned a valuable lesson from Rick Clunn

Avoid equipment worries on the water this fishing season and spool your baitcasting reel the right way with help from these spooling tips and tricks