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The dirtier the water the more contrast you will need for your bait to get noticed

You wont be able to take a hot shower, but baby wipes and deodorant will go a long way in helping you feel clean and not stink

Your first topwater king is a massive achievement, and once you have experienced it, you will want to catch them that way at all costs

Daiwa Steez Spinnerbait Daiwa's Steez Spinnerbait is a testament to advanced Japanese engineering

Ghost gear Ghost gear is the collective term for snagged and lost tackle line, hooks, weights, and rigs that remains in the water after the angler leaves

You can often work around slight warps by cutting them into shorter pieces