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Most spinning reels achieve similar distances in our casting test, but there’s always one or two that blow the competition away. This year it was the Creed GT. Whatever subtleties lie in its spool shape and design to make it a bomb caster are working— overtime. So you want to start throwing big swimbaits and your crankbait rod just isn’t cutting it, right? Crankbait rods are perfect for small swimbaits, but once you start getting in to baits eight inch- es or bigger its like trying to cast a brick with an ultra-lite. For these heavier swimbaits your going to need a good swimbait rod to handle the load. Fishing tackle is the equipment used by fishermen when fishing. Almost any equipment or gear used for fishing can be called fishing tackle. Some examples are hooks, lines, sinkers, floats, rods, reels, baits, lures, spears, nets, gaffs, traps, waders and tackle boxes. The perfect day always starts with an early morning fishing trip. And once the rest of the family crawls out of bed, you can con- vert the Sportfish into a recreation boat everyone can enjoy. The legendary Sportfish is both a top-notch sport fishing boat and a family-friendly recreation boat—all wrapped up in a durable, comfortable package. Built using Crestliner’s unrivaled all-weld- ed aluminum hull construction, these boats are packed with fishing features that make all-day angling a lot better. And when the whole family wants in, the Sportfish seamlessly transitions to a full-service recreation boat. 5