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If your water temperature is still holding strong in the 30s, then the bass will still be more lethargic, moving slowly, eventually nosing up to your bait before deciding if they will eat it or not

Pros Freespool function gives extra dimension Durable and light weight Cons No spare spool supplied Our pick of the alternatives Total Fishing Tackle The N-Gauge Specimen reel provides strong, dependable performance, making it an ideal workhorse for method feeder fishing

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