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Besides its fun to try and come up with that perfect cadence and when you do it can be very rewarding, possibly some of the biggest bass youll catch all year

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Something all of our testers noticed is how the line and lure ratings on some of the rods seem to be overstated for their labeled technique

Go a baitcaster reel if youre chasing big structure-dwelling species like barra, mangrove jack and murray cod, plan on using heavier gear, or want the ultimate control of your casting