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Limitations on luggage size and weight mean I typically have to make some tough choices

Bandit 200-BABY BASS Bandit 200 crankbaits may be the best over-all crankbait for multiple species that you can have in your box

Here are my top picks for the best baitcasting combos for beginners

The keys are to fish around shallow cover and keep the bait moving, but not at a speed that prohibits sluggish bass from taking a shot

Afternoon winds stir up surface action, ideal for walking baits

Fitted with 7 ball bearings, Mag Trax brakes, Carbon Matrix Drag system, and an alloy frame, the Abu Garcia Revo X LP reel will hold up for years to come