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Of all the emerging reel brands at ICAST this year, Bates felt like they really stepped up

Technique Breakdown: Choosing the Right Crankbait - Select from these effective options : Match diving depth - Choose based on where you believe bass are holding (8-20+ feet) Color selection - Choose colors based on water clarity (brighter in murky water, more natural in clear) Consider bill size and shape - Longer bills dive deeper Effective Retrieval Patterns How to Work Your Lure : Steady retrieval - Maintains consistent depth and vibration Stop-and-go - Mimics injured baitfish and triggers reaction strikes Deflection technique - Bouncing lures off structure creates erratic action Finding the Sweet Spot Tips : Use contour maps or fish finders to locate underwater structures Target areas where depth changes quickly (ledges, drop-offs) Focus on points and humps near deeper water Strategic Advantages: The efficiency of crankbaits allows you to cover vast areas of water relatively quickly, increasing your chances of finding active fish

When walleye are actively feeding, jig + minnow outperforms crankbaits by 23:1 in catch rate

The keys are to fish around shallow cover and keep the bait moving, but not at a speed that prohibits sluggish bass from taking a shot

Performance MagTrax Brake System The Abu Garcia Silver Max works shockingly well for a reel at its price point