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Back 20 years ago, I remember thinking, Someone should really make a bass-sized lure like this. Well, my wishes were answered about 15 years ago with the release of the River2Sea Whopper Plopper

If Im fishing close to the boat, say targeting fish around a bluegill bed or a mayfly hatch, Ill go with 20-pound monofilament because the line stretches and is more forgiving on bites close to the boat, where braided line might simply rip though a fish or even bend the hooks out

When the bite is tough, the water is absolutely crystal clear, or if you need to get a little extra depth out of your jerkbait, dropping down to 8-lb test can make a big difference

Whether youre dropshotting, throwing a micro-jig, or flinging a tiny crankbait, this reel is a super-smooth joy to fish and feels rock solid

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