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This comes in handy when putting the reel back together because it keeps your loose line from getting caught between the spool and the frame

Ideally, you want your crankbaits to be ticking bottom, and with this in mind, the 5D fishes best in 12-15 feet of water

A good rule of thumb is not to buy the cheapest lure you can find, but dont buy the most expensive one, either

Early mornings and early evening when the bass are up shallow feeding, at night when a constant sound can help the bass hone in on the bait, any time the bass are schooled up in open water and you see baitfish near the surface it is likely there is a bass underneath them pushing them up against the surface, and any time you see frogs skimming across the water or pads