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Whether youre fishing a soft plastic worm on a Texas Rig through heavy cover or using a Shakey Head Rig with a swimbait to finesse bass off the bottom, having the right setup can significantly improve your success on the water

Of all the reels in this list, the Cerate was probably the one that was mentioned first and most often when putting this list together

Clean the worm gear of any dirt or debris with Q-tips and paper towels

Oregon and California are key states as both have ongoing processes involving fishermen and other conservation interests

Largemouth are more often found in weedy habitats while smallmouth are mostly in and around areas with sandy or rocky bottoms

Spinning reels are a lot more susceptible to wind knots, especially with lighter braids