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Reliable baitcaster combos can make casting all day efficient and enjoyable. Baitcasting reels are known for accurate, long casts and quick follow-up casts. But if you’re new to fishing with a ...

The small reel is substantial and stout built around ... If a light tackle inshore workhorse baitcaster is on your wish list, look no further than Daiwa’s small, compact yet powerful COASTAL ...

The Bantam is one of the best baitcasting reels I’ve ever used. While this low-profile baitcaster can be used for a variety of species, I did most of the Bantam testing while bass fishing.

As California relaxes depth restrictions and opens more waters to bottomfishing, anglers use new techniques and tackle to ...

Mar. 25—ATHENS — With the eyes of the bass fishing world on Lake Ray Roberts for the 2025 Bassmaster Classic, Sam Rayburn Reservoir and Lake Tyler took their own turn in the spotlight on ...

“Don’t take the bait,” cautioned Senator Lindsey Graham, urging Zelenskyy to avoid getting dragged into Trump’s web of political maneuvering. A tense start: The warning Zelenskyy ignored ...

Phase 5 of Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe will conclude this year with the antihero film “Thunderbolts*” (in theaters May 2) and the miniseries “Ironheart” (out June 24 on Disney+).

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As an acronym? Over the years I have learnt that the word Bible was turned into an acronym. The most common one I have heard meant ‘Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth’. I went ahead and did some ...

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