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You want to look for big rocks, stumps and wood next to rocky banks for spawning smallmouths

Start by covering water with fast moving baits or topwater to gauge how many fish there are and if they're in a feeding mood

We specifically looked for braking systems that dont freeze up and gear trains that remain smooth in extreme conditionsbecause if a reel fails in winter, it cannot be trusted the rest of the year

I believe fish get used to whatever water theyre in, he says

Our design team has 100s years combined experience in marine electronic systems and we take pride in our quality heritage with manufacturing in the UK and global reach with offices in the US and France