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Monofilament Backing An 8- to 10-pound monofilament backing makes for a smooth, even base layer on the spool, Lews pro staff angler Kevin Short points out

The Lexa is a beloved workhorse, but its essential to be aware of its widely reported strengths and weaknesses

Though this isnt an exhaustive list, we have compiled some of the best bass rigs below for your consideration, along with brief descriptions of them as well as in-depth articles on how to rig and fish the vast majority of these best bass rigs

Plus, this post contains links to get your hands on some of these baits because sometimes they can be hard to find