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Whether you want to catch more bass, win the AOY race, or win a new boat, these 5 baits will get you headed in the right direction

About the Knots I had no time for a focused knot-strength test, but I thought Id revisit the critical and often challenging direct connection of braid (in this case, 30-pound Sufix 832) to a fairly heavy mono leader (here, 80-pound Ande)

While gear ratios in the 6:1 and 7:1 range will handle most applications, and some anglers are comfortable with their entire arsenal being the same speed, sometimes faster or slower provides an advantage

Consider your usual fishing spots - shorter for brushy areas or docks, longer for open water

Okuma X-Series is expensive anglers who don't need a premium blank will find equal fishability in lower-cost picks on this list