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#1: Finesse Jig As mentioned, when the colder temps continue to become more frequent, bass will often enter a lethargic state, which is exactly where the finesse jig comes in

Whether youre a weekend warrior, or looking to do some serious tournament fishing, its tough to go wrong with a handful of these on your front deck

Spool Tension Knob: Applies mechanical friction to the spool shaft

Most of the time Im using a 2.5 to 5g jig head

Squirrels are gathering nuts, deer and elk are preparing to battle rivals for mating rights and fish begin feeding voraciously knowing their food source will soon be in short supply

No cabinet doors are required this round making grabbing fish supplies a breeze