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The re-designed one-piece frame improves structural rigidity, while precision stainless gearing and Avet's patented silent anti-reverse system provide dependable power transfer and minimized back-play

If the water is at the clear end the spectrum, he likes a green-heavy or natural crawfish pattern like Rock Craw and Bones in the Next Generation Bomber colors

I also suggest you purchase yourself a tackle retriever as well or ultra light bassing can become a very expensive exercise

Hopkins NO=EQL Pros Impervious to predator teeth and getting banged off hard structure Cons Weight makes it difficult to finesse when fish are working high in the water column or at the surface Key Features Hammered metal body Flat profile To tell you the truth, if I were stranded on an island, Id prefer to have a Hopkins NO-EQL instead of a bucktail jig

Pairing the right reel with the right catfish rod creates a deadly combination and opens the doors to using a variety of techniques for catching whiskered fish