3-4 oz topwater lure for striped bass Charter Grade Popper: 3/4oz Rapala DT-16 Crankbait 3/4oz Fishing

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The low seating on the blank and small profile of the reel meant it was no problem clamping my thumb down fully over the spool

This is another place where a shorter rod can help because you are constantly jerking the rod down towards the water

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I use 30-inch, 40-pound mono leaders attached to my braid with an Albright knot with a 50-pound TA Clip at the other end