Its a common misconception that a rod and reel combo isnt as good as rods and reels sold separately
This optimizes them for the light line and light lures used to catch crappie
Since theres not as much seagrass in your region, its smart to look for combinations of island points and oysters, docks, and/or depth changes

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To practice the Flip, I highly recommend getting a small bucket or bowl and attempting to land a half-ounce lead weight at increasingly larger distances before trying it on the water