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Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots

Fishing TackleFishing rods, reels, and line. What works best? What should I buy? What knots should I use?

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  1. Jigs on braid- fluoro leader or no?

    Doubles,
    • Super User
    • BassResource.com Administrator
    • Global Moderator
    • 28 replies
    • 3.5k views
    Dye99

  3. Abu Zenon X Spinning Reel?

    Big-Bass,
    • 1 reply
    • 833 views
    Dye99

  4. Looking for a medium Baitcasting Rod option to a St. Croix

    Fishing_FL_WI_Will,
    • Super User
    • 9 replies
    • 1.2k views
    GreenTrout

  5. 2023 Metanium

    bassbassontherange,
    • Super User
    • 4 replies
    • 842 views
    jejenkyns

  6. Beginner reel problem - handle will not screw into body

    Scottdavies86,
    • Super User
    • 9 replies
    • 9.2k views
    Kirtley Howe

  7. Budget friendly, ultra light rod question

    TNcreekfishing,
    • Super User
    • 15 replies
    • 1.9k views
    TNcreekfishing

  8. Tatula 80 and 70SV?

    GetFishorDieTryin,
    • Super User
    • 12 replies
    • 4.2k views
    FrnkNsteen

  9. Why do YOU fish for bass with 65+pound braid?

    jimanchower,
    • Super User
    • Global Moderator
    • 32 replies
    • 3.7k views
    hunterPRO1

  10. Wind Knots While Using Spinning Reel

    Bazoo,
    • Super User
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views
    Dan N

  11. How do you break off on purpose?

    Tackleholic,
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    • Global Moderator
    • 51 replies
    • 6.4k views
    Bazoo

  12. Would you respool?

    thediscochef,
    • Super User
    • Global Moderator
    • 12 replies
    • 2.9k views
    GreenTrout

  13. Apache 9800 case for rods & reels....

    Crow Horse,
    • Super User
    • 1 reply
    • 1.6k views
    Eric 26

  14. BFS Rod Dobyns, Phenix or Cashion

    Adamfraser,
    • Super User
    • 36 replies
    • 12.7k views
    FishTank

  15. Does this seem like it would be a good matched setup for Shakey

    dmiles,
    • Super User
    • 13 replies
    • 1.9k views
    dmiles

  16. Lure Weight Limits of a BC Reel

    padlin,
    • Super User
    • 14 replies
    • 2.4k views
    padlin

  17. Noisy daiwa reel

    TriStateBassin106,
    • Super User
    • 26 replies
    • 3.2k views
    Zcoker

  18. I accidentally had a learning day on the water.

    Justbass11,
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    • 10 replies
    • 1.3k views
    JMac603

  19. Which reel/rig for Drop Shot and other lighter finesse baits?

    FishNTexan,
    • Super User
    • 7 replies
    • 790 views
    Big Hands

  20. Not sure what my new rod should be used for….

    Skunked_Again_93,
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    • 5 replies
    • 750 views
    GetFishorDieTryin

  21. Compact, palmable baitcasting reels

    FryDog62,
    • Super User
    • 25 replies
    • 2.4k views
    Eric 26

  23. Extra fast action casting rod question..

    TNcreekfishing,
    • Super User
    • 13 replies
    • 5.7k views
    Catt

  24. Do you find glass cranking rods ideal for throwing cranks, and if so is Dobyn’s the way to go or are they too heavy?

    Bass-Addict,
    • Super User
    • 21 replies
    • 3.8k views
    JackstrawIII

  25. Best rod for under 35 bucks?

    CaughtMeABiggun,
    • 0 replies
    • 401 views
    CaughtMeABiggun

  26. Daiwa Tatula SV 70 TW - Spool Tensioner Knob

    ghost,
    • Super User
    • 6 replies
    • 1.3k views
    MiceNReets

  27. the BANTAM and i harassed a few bass lately.

    Darth-Baiter,
    • Super User
    • 2 replies
    • 520 views
    Darth-Baiter

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