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It’s cranking season!!

I like a Revo Winch reel paired with a St. Croix Mojo Bass Cranking road. That combo lets me get my Strike King 6XD and Rapala DT16 down grinding on the bottom where the big girls live.

Fishing crankbaits effectively requires a dedicated setup, one that has botha specialized crankbait rod, and a crankbait reel.  The rod needs to have enough flex to cast the plug, while the reel needs to keep the lure in the strike zone as long as possible, so check out our Top 5 Crankbait Reels.

http://www.reelrocket.net/choosing-the-best-crankbait-reel/

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Gimme a like if this has happened to you!  Damn treble hooks.

That time your fishing buddy flung his Wiggle Wart into your face.

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If you are new to drop shot fishing, it can be a bit intimidating to learn to rig and fish it. But take a look at this picture...all those fish were caught on a drop shot. You can see it’s worth learning!

In this guide you will learn the best rod, hooks, and baits as well as learn the simplest and most effective way to tie and fish a drop shot. 

http://www.reelrocket.net/drop-shot-fishing-tips/

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The Carolina Rig, seems so simple, yet intimidating to rig up for newer anglers. Learn how to rig the Old Ball and Chain and how it can be a fish vacuum cleaner for you. Our Ultimate Guide to Carolina Rig Fishing.

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Fluorocarbon fishing line has many advantages, but line management issues keep anglers from using it. Here are the best fluorocarbon fishing lines, and how to spool and tie it so that it works for you. It will change the way you fish! http://www.reelrocket.net/best-fluorocarbon-fishing-line/

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Learn how to use braided superline to your advantage. See what 3 braids we think are best here: http://www.reelrocket.net/best-braided-fishing-line/

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Pliers. A commonly overlooked piece of fishing gear. Check out these options, both affordable and high quality. http://www.reelrocket.net/10-best-fishing-pliers-freshwater-saltwater/ 

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Here are 10 essential fishing tools every angler should carry. They are not expensive, but they are important to having a successful fishing trip.

http://www.reelrocket.net/10-best-fishing-tools-and-accessories/

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Unlike alot of types of gear, you can actually get a really good spinning real for less than 100 bucks.  Abu Garcia, Shimano, Plueger, and Daiwa all make excellent reels that are also affordable.  Check this out for our Top 5 under $100 http://www.reelrocket.net/best-spinning-reel-under-100/

spinning reels fishing

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When the bite gets tough, bass fishermen turn to light line, light lures, and spinning reels. These setups get the unfair nickname of “fairy wands”, but they are a required tool for bass fishing. If a finesse “ fairy wand” is what puts fish in the boat, then step aside Tinker Bell, I’m going to be using one too. http://www.reelrocket.net/best-spinning-reel-for-bass-fishing/

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Fishing bigger lures and techniques are where a spinning reel simply won’t do the job, but a baitcasting reel will handle everything. A good baitcasting reel and rod gives you the control and pinpoint casting placement to power big fish out of cover and deep water.

http://www.reelrocket.net/best-baitcasting-reels/

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Fishing crankbaits effectively requires a dedicated setup, one that has botha specialized crankbait rod, and a crankbait reel.  The rod needs to have enough flex to cast the plug, while the reel needs to keep the lure in the strike zone as long as possible, so check out our Top 5 Crankbait Reels.

http://www.reelrocket.net/choosing-the-best-crankbait-reel/

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Every fisherman worth his tackle box needs one good spinning reel in his boat. You can find a spinning reel just about anywhere, but let’s be honest; lots of those reels are junk. See our recommendations here: http://www.reelrocket.net/best-spinning-reel-for-the-money/

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Your fishing buddies all lie, and their fish pictures are worse! They hold the fish into the camera with outstretched arms, trying to turn a 2 into a 4. The only thing that gets to the truth of the matter is a digital fishing scale.

http://www.reelrocket.net/best-digital-fish-scale/

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That time your fishing buddy flung his Wiggle Wart into your face.

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I hate backlashes. You hate backlashes. So why do some people I know complain about spending $10 on a little bottle of line management magic? All I know is a few shots of KVD Line and Lure work wonders on my fluorocarbon and braid. A bottle for me lasts an entire year. Seems like a good deal to me!

10 Reasons I Love KVD Line & Lure Conditioner

Image via Janet Tarbox

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Sooner or later you will get a fish hook stuck in your skin. Learn how to quickly and safely remove them here:  http://www.reelrocket.net/how-to-remove-a-fish-hook-from-skin/