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Lead Line The main line connects the rod and ends at the swivel, whereas the lead line begins at the swivel and ends at the hook

Accordingly, I dont need to fish budget rods, but there are several that still get into my rotation on a regular basis

Watching a bass explode on a surface bait never gets old, and summer provides some of the years best topwater opportunities, especially during low-light conditions

A hook that weighs less will allow the bait to flow through the current more naturally, which is a good thing

The rod has enough backbone to handle heavier lures and larger fish, but it isnt so heavy that it cant cast lighter baits if I want to switch things up

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