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The reel can be filled with braid (10- or 15-pound fits the bill here), which you can then be spliced to a length of monofilament or fluorocarbon leader

Focus on riprap and other cover, throw a tail prop topwater like the Plopmaster, and use the right gear to make it count

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You simply must experience the incredible hook setting power in these baitcasting rods, it's unlike anything you've used before

Trim Excess Line - Once the spool is filled to the desired level, trim the excess line, leaving a sufficient amount for tying knots and handling the fish

Black lures are particularly effective in both conditions because they create a distinct silhouette in the water