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1 . VMC CROSSOVER RING
Catching more fish is all about maximizing efficiency . VMC designed a new system for wacky- and Nekorigging soft plastic stick baits with that in mind . Designed to work with the new VMC Crossover Pliers , the Crossover Ring is of a unique design that ’ s meant to increase your hookup ratio and extend the life of your bait , all while taking less time to get the job done . It features a new dual-channel hood that facilitates rigging wacky and Neko alike , and the Crossover Pliers make it a breeze to slip on a Crossover Ring and get to catching . The Crossover Rings are available in 4-8mm options in black , white and green pumpkin . $ 4.49 for a pack of 10 . Crossover Pliers are sold separately for $ 14.99 . rapala . com
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BERKLEY POWERBAIT
2 . BUZZ ’ N SPEED TOAD Built for speed and power , the 4 1 / 4- inch Buzz ’ n Speed Toad is designed to get into the thickest of cover and come out in the mouth of monster bass , time and again . The bait ’ s durable material is engineered to allow anglers to catch multiple fish with the same bait , and the PowerBait scent keeps them holding on up to 18 times longer than other baits . Fitted with perpendicular hook point keepers for use with single and double hooks , the Buzz ’ n Speed Toad maintains a weedless presentation , and the topside features an extended leading edge to keep it on the hook shank better than most similar products . The icing on the cake is a set of serrated feet that move a lot of water to elicit heartstopping strikes . $ 4.99 and $ 5.99 per pack of five . berkley-fishing . com
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LEW ’ S PRO SP
3 . CASTING Technique-specific rods are the norm for hardcore bass anglers , and reel manufacturers are beginning to catch on , too , especially when it comes to baitcasting reels designed specifically for skipping and pitching applications . The new Lew ’ s Pro SP ( skipping / pitching ), designed with input from Kevin VanDam , features an anodized duralumin 32mm spool and a six-pin , 27-position QuietCast centrifugal braking system with an “ orange skipping zone ,” which reduces inertia to allow for fewer backlashes . The nine-bearing reel also features a carbon fiber drag system ( 20 pounds ) for winching fish from heavy cover . Available in rightand left-hand retrieve models with a 8.3:1 gear ratio for picking up 33 inches of line per turn of the handle . $ 199.99 lews . com
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6TH SENSE
4 . VEGA Every tackle company is constantly looking for a new spin on frog fishing , and 6th Sense may have created the best of them with the Vega frog . Designed with a unique cupped mouth that hybridizes walking and popping techniques , the 2 3 / 4-inch hollow-body frog has a narrow keel that allows it to walk 180 degrees side-to-side with ease while still functioning as a formidable popper in both open water and heavy-cover situations . Equipped with a leakresistant belly plug and a quality 5 / 0 black nickel hook , the Vega has everything anglers want from multiple technique-specific frogs in one dynamic package . It comes in 15 realistic color schemes and weighs 2 / 3 ounce . $ 12.99 6thsensefishing . com
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