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The bullet weight will cause it to climb up in the column every time you pop your rod, and then it will quickly drag the lure back to the bottom in a diagonal line

While the Upper Mississippi has traditionally been a haven for power fishing tactics, many of the Top 10 pros mixed in some tried-and-true finesse tactics to separate themselves

If you make sure everything is inline on every cast, you will snag less and hook more fish

Finished with a swept handle fitted with ergonomic knobs, the low-profile construction of the Bates Fishing Co

Sometimes, bass are more willing to chase a bait when it moves slowly, and other times theyll hit harder when it moves erratically

They also have a low tolerance for high salinity waters in the range of 32ppt so they wont stick on these fish for long