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If youre still deciding whether you should focus on smallmouth or largemouth, and what changes in your setup between the two, this guide will clear it up fast

Croix Legend Tournament 73 MH Fast: Frog Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: Bait Finesse Megabass P5 Z Crank Elseil: Northern Hair Jig G Loomis NRX+ 901S SJR: Spoon St

Reels A good quality fixed spool reel ideally with a shallow spool - and good line recovery per handle turn is a big advantage for quickly sinking line (see later)

Available in a variety of options, the Origin F1 combo is a tournament level offering available for all anglers

They have been used for a long time