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Built from durable, buoyant TPE material, the Ned BLT floats naturally and stands up on the bottom, helping maintain an enticing profile when rigged on a small jighead or dropshot setup

A 3/4-ounce football jig with a Strike King Rage Chunk did most of the damage, as Johnston hopped it on the bottom for reaction strikes

The bait stays right in the strike zone, driving that protective bass absolutely insane until it finally snaps and eats it

This last aspect deserves just as much attention as the basic equipment, as justified by the numerous tales of fish that got away

A quality drag is critical when using lighter leaders and playing fish from a distance