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This forces smallmouths to focus almost totally on baitfish as their main source of food

Best KastKing Reel Review: Versatile Baitcasting Gear for Every Angler I recently purchased the KastKing Mg-Ti Elite baitcasting reel and after just two sessions out fishing on lake Ontario in Northen NY I feel confident recommending this reel to any angler wishing to use baitcasting equipment

As well as improved fish-playing capabilities, I think this will add significant protection against crushing/deforming of that crazily light honeycomb spool

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And the bait is one of the easiest to walk