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The gear ratio is the number of revolutions the spool makes after one full turn of the reels handle

These lines allowed for a much greater casting distance

Scent actually helps with bass fishing a lot, and all the pros know it

Not to get too far off in the weeds here, but the thermocline (optimal conditions for algae growth and thus oxygen levels) pushes deeper in the summer as the water temps rise along the surface

A long lasting standard in bass fishing, that can be fished shallow or deep, fast or slow, and can call bass from a long distance

I use the versatile combo for everything from snakehead and largemouth bass to redfish and speckled trout