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They caught and released striped bass in the 30- to 40-pound range on rod and reel using live eels for bait

Using baits like smelt, sold in some tackle shops and in the frozen fish section of many supermarkets, will often attract bigger fluke

Spinning reels have a spool attached to a vertical piston fixed by the reels body

Best Freshwater Rod - Daiwa Tatula Cork Series Rods Representing an evolution of tech-forward, technique-specific, affordable bass rods, the Daiwa Tatula Cork Series includes 15 technique-oriented and 8 versatile rod model options that round out a comprehensive lineup of weapons for a tournament anglers arsenal

Weighing in at 2040 grams, its a beast of a reel but still a smooth operator, with 11 bearings and a solid 2.1:1 gear ratio

The concave mouth of the Hula Popper produces big, loud bloops that gives every big fish within hearing distance a wake-up call they'll never forget