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Build quality and long-term reliability matter much more once the reel is under real fishing pressure

If you're after very smart, pressured fish in clear water, a better, stealthier option is to consider a good low-vis fluorocarbon line like Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon that is truly difficult to spot underwater

Add a red craw-style trailer to enhance the profile and slow the fall rate, giving lethargic pre-spawn bass more time to commit to the strike

Color: Orange

Shad-Rap-Style Crankbait There are lots of finesse-style crankbaits that work great in the winter, from flat-sided cranks to round Wiggle-Wart-style wobblers