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Yes, many modern baitcasting reels include advanced braking systems that make them accessible to beginners with a little practice

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We don't recommend reels made of plastic, but always recommend graphite or aluminum (or combination of these two)

Other baits included a 6-inch Martens magic Roboworm Fat Worm on a drop-shot and a Booyah Poppin Pad Crasher shad-colored frog

Many anglers were able to implement both approaches during the week, switching it up and moving from deep water on the main sections of the lake to stained, shallow backwaters later in the day