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Spinnerbaits pull fish out of shallow structure like no other lure

What I unwrapped wasnt the cranking rod, but the stickbait, spinnerbait and jig rod from the Fury line, and much like Bob Ross, Im thrilled this happy little mistake found its way into my arsenal

Some braids do tend to lose their coloration after time in the water and in the sun, but that can be replaced by running a braid marker or even a simple Sharpie across it

Because of the customizable nature of the jig, over time bass anglers have developed individual styles to handle specific techniques

"When chasing smallmouth my choice is leeches they cannot resist them," says Phil Harrison, a well-known Ontario fishing guide