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Slow your roll When the water is warm and the bass are schooled and competitive and willing to chase, winding the rig in at a good clip will produce some bites

Yes, some bait finesse reels are made for light lures, but this one has the muscle for heavier lures, and still handles wind with aplomb

I like the Berkley Maxscent General as well and the Cashout for a smaller presentation

The castability of braid doubles or even triples the range of baits when compared to fishing them on mono

Some pike anglers prefer a split grip for better palm contact and I can see the argument, but in a cold wet glove in February it rarely matters