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And then when you get to the flats and channels where the bass are trying to corral the bait, a lipless crankbait excels at targeting them, whether theyre up on the flat in inches of water or off the drop in 10 feet

The overabundance of shad, fall turnover and cooling water temps can all slow the bite down

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