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Now that we know what the best tournament pros are using and what the best local guides are using, its interesting to see the differences

Its stretchy, so it absorbs shock better

E-RIG An E-rig, which may not be known to many and is certainly not likely known by that name, is a rig my good friend Neal Webster told me about years ago

The updated extended bend handle with power knob give anglers an edge by increasing torque and aligning the cranking hand closer to the reel for more efficient fighting power

Plastic Worms and Lizards I usually fish worms either Texas rigged or Carolina rigged sometimes if they are deeper (see videos)