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He put on a clinic with 2.8 and 3.8 Pro Staff Perch Keitechs, catching some 25 smallmouths with them to my meager 2 smallmouths with a 3.8 Rage Swimmer

Fishing in tight spots like weed beds requires specialised pole rigs for effective access

Best Lipless Crankbait: Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Pros Ideal for covering water Rips through grass well Wide array of color options Can be fished shallow or deep Durable Cons Will get stuck in hard cover like rocks or laydowns Stock hooks arent very sharp Specs: Size: 3 Weight: oz Key colors: Chrome Black Back, Red Crawfish, Baby Bass Prime Conditions: Pre-spawn Shallow or deep aquatic vegetation The lipless crankbait is one of those lures that seems to have been forgotten over time, but serious bass anglers know they can still catch fish when the going gets tough

At the other end of the spectrum, a 200g jig feels just a bit light, making it difficult to load the rod properly

Of course, small baits draw in fish, but larger baits will attract more fish