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Best Crankbait Rod For Bass Anglers -Ultimate Guide(Updated October 2022)

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Have you ever needed a hammer, but used the back of a screwdriver or something similar instead?

Yes, it did get the job done, but it would have been a lot easier to use a tool that was designed specifically for that purpose.

The same is true when it comes to crankbait fishing. Yes, you can use any fishing pole to get the job done, but you will enjoy fishing more and perhaps be more successful by using the right tools.

In this post, we will discuss what makes a good fishing rod, the best crankbait rod.

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The Best Swimbait Rod – Landing More Big Bass – Our Top 6 Picks

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Best Swimbait Rod

Swimbaits are a favorite choice among bass fishermen who are targeting that big bite. However, just as important to choosing the right lure, is selecting the right equipment.

After all, if you get a fish to bite, but don’t have the right reel, rod or line, it might cost you a fish. And we all know that when fishing with big lures such as swimbaits, we are already limiting the number of bites we will get on a given trip.

For that reason, we need to be well equipped so that when a big bass takes the bait, he will stay pinned until we get him into the boat.

An essential piece of equipment when fishing with these lures is a good fishing rod. In this post, we are going to talk about what makes a fishing rod a good swimbait rod. Lastly, we are going to talk about a few of our favorites ( 6 to be exact) that are available on the market today.

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A Look At The Best Travel Spinning Rod For 2022 – Just Spin And Go

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best travel spinning rod

End that long hike with a relaxing hour fishing at the top. Carry a rod with you on road trips and fish when you need a break. Just an easy-to-store rod.

Spinning travel rods can achieve all of these things and much more but it can be hard to choose from the hundreds out on the market, so let’s take a look at a few to see just which one is the best.

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The Best Jerkbait Rod For Bass Fishing – My Top 8 Picks

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With all the different fishing rods on the market it can be difficult choosing the right one. This is no different when shopping for the best jerkbait rod.

You may wonder: What is the best power rating for a jerkbait rod? What is the best action? Is there an advantage of having a very long fishing rod versus a shorter rod?

In this post we are going try to answer those questions and much more. We are also going to highlight a few of the best options on the market.

Enjoy!

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The Best Flipping & Pitching Rod 2021 – My Top Picks

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What is the best flipping and pitching rod?

There is no doubt about it, flipping for bass is exciting.

Generally, you are targeting bigger fish and oftentimes you can actually see the fish take the bait. Nothing gets the heart racing faster than seeing a toad take your bait.

However, that is only half the battle.

Now you have to fight the fish and get it in the boat. If it doesn’t get into the boat, it is just a story and we know how fishing stories are taken. It is always better to have proof of your catch.

With that being said, in this post, we are going to discuss what to look for in a rod and which one is the best flipping rod for the given situation.

Let’s begin…

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The Best Ultralight Spinning Rod 2020 (Trout, Panfish, Crappie) – Top 9

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best ultralight spinning rodAre you searching for the best ultralight spinning rod to be paired with the best ultralight spinning reel?

The use of ultralight fishing tackle has exploded in recent years.

There are fish out there that just require a little more finesse and light tackle to chase after effectively and ultralight rods bring the characteristics and performance specs needed.

In this article, we will take a look at a number of different ultralight spinning rod models that we know will perform well for their application and will make chasing those smaller, but just as aggressive fish species even more rewarding.

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