This usually happens when the drag, the device which sets how much resistance a fish feels when it pulls on the line, isn't set properly
As the water cools, bass feed heavily on shad and minnows, making crankbaits one of the best ways to match the hatch. Their wobbling, darting action triggers both feeding and reaction strikes, especially when deflected off rocks, stumps, or submerged grass
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