bass swimbait lures THKFISH Best Paddle Tail Swimbaits for Bass, Trout, Walleye Top 5 spring bass fishing

Watch out for the teeth when landing a walleye

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Assemble the rod sections, align the guides, secure the reel in the reel seat, spool the reel with compatible fishing line, run the line through every guide, tie on a hook or lure, add a sinker and bobber when needed, and set the drag so line can leave the spool under firm pressure

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These five lures will handle a host of commons early season bass fishing situations