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Using the wrong rod affects performance and comfort

On the spool we get our first look at a production Concept Zero Bearing (CZB) I also managed to catch a few fish with the Concept Z over the last week and the retrieve is equally impressive

A slower reel typically moves the lure through the water at a moderate pace, but has more grinding power, while a faster reel moves the lure more quickly, but sacrifices grinding power

Braid-to-leader performs better long term, but it requires learning a good leader knot

Therefore, it pays to understand the situations that make bird nets more likely

On tougher days, or if the water is ultraclear, go with a slimmer soft plastic like a Zoom Trick Worm. Jason Williamson says he keeps three techniques rigged throughout the winter: a shaky head, drop shot and jig