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The majority of the night consisted of me battling high teen and 20-pound class bass that were feasting on adult bunker

Just dont expect the finish and finesse of a Shimano

Weve spent hundreds of hours over the past decade testing spinning rods (and reels) for casual anglers on reasonable budgets, and right now our favorite all-around rod for most people is the Ugly Stik Carbon Inshore Spinning Rod

In super-cold water, many anglers switch to tighter-wiggling baits for a subtler vibe that matches sluggish fish, but wide action still shines when bass start moving up toward shallows

The one-piece aluminum frame and graphite sideplates are lightweight and durable, and feature a recessed, externally adjustable Magnetic Control System (MCS) for easy fine tuning to meet your preferences

Most lakes have bass in every phase of the spawn by now