Crankbait & Topwater Buyer's Guide At 1/2 ounce and 50 millimeters in length, the SPRO Little John is the newest crankbait in the John Crews Signature Series. The nifty Little John is available in 12 bass-busting colors. Crews designed the crankbait to run at depths of 3 to 5 feet and used a computer chip board for the lip to create more feel and durability. A silent weight-transfer system makes for incredibly long casting, even in windy conditions. More
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Boats, Motors & Electronics Many anglers fell in love with the Nitro Z-9. Now, a new center-design console is available for those who prefer that style. The whole Z-9 line from Nitro is manufactured with hand-laid hulls and foam-filled fiberglass stringers that are chemically bonded to the hull for strength and durability. The center console on the CDC allows anglers to have easy 360-degree access around the boat for fighting the biggest and meanest bass out there. Included in the fully decked-out, 21-foot-long boat are two lockable rod boxes, a top-of-the-line MotorGuide trolling motor with sturdy Gator mount, a 65-gallon fuel tank and two 18-gallon livewells. More
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Rods & Reels Imagine a longer casting reel, with smoother line pickup and less memory, enhanced drag efficiency and greatly reduced line twist. Bass Pro Shops’ new Johnny Morris Signature Series spinning reels are lightweight, featuring an extra-wide diameter spool that achieves all this and more. By incorporating these performance characteristics into its finest reel, Bass Pro has pushed the system to the very limits of refinement. The reel’s compact aluminum chassis houses an incredibly smooth 11-bearing system supported by a stainless-steel mainshaft and hardened brass pinion gear. More
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Soft Plastics & Spinnerbaits For years, swimbaits have been the bait of choice for big fish throughout the Western United States. When swimbaits started to migrate toward the Southern states, anglers quickly realized their ability to catch fish. It didn’t take long for professional fishermen to ask Optimum Baits for a lure that they could throw into weeds and fish effectively. The result is the 5-inch Titan swimbait. The Titan features a wide-body profile that rolls back and forth while producing a powerful kicking action. The weedless Optimum wire brushguard means it is no longer necessary to coax a lunker to come out of its preferred habitat. You can now go to it. The Titan can be used in and around grass, laydowns and rocky areas without the fear of snagging. More
