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Hopefully, getting a visual on how nasty a place can get, and these thick grass techniques working will give you more confidence in catching bass

Unlike largemouth bass (see photo below), which will feed on almost anything such as soft plastics, top water plugs, stick baits, shiners, etc., smallmouth bass (also known as "smallies") prefer deep and clear water, rocky bottoms, and a more finesse fishing style

What is left behind is hard sand, and hard sand is what bass need to spawn on

With musky though, a strong drag is even more critical to a successful day on the water

We want to share what the pros already know about the fishing line and how they choose the different types