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Next it was time to weigh in Gladiator, with all three of us struggling to get the Uluas tail rope onto the hook of the scale

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They work like night vision goggles when theres dark sky or turbulent water, giving them an advantage over baitfish and predators alike

Best for Shaky Heads and Grubs: Dobyns Champion XP DC 702SF Pros Tangle-free Fuji K-Guides with Alconite inserts Ultra-premium cork handles Covers multiple techniques with no drop off in quality Cons Anglers who prefer EVA may not like the cork handles Key Features Length: 7 feet Action: Medium light action Power: Fast Lure Weight: to 1/2 ounce Split grip cork handle Rodmaker Gary Dobyns may have left the spinning rod nirvana of California for the bubba country of Texas, but hes true to his roots with the Champion XP spinning rod, a fast action, cork-handle rod

Functional I would say it doesnt matter what backing color you select