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SMALLMOUTH
Cast, pop-pop, pause, pop-pop, pause, re-cast. That’s the name of the game when it comes to classic mid-west smallmouth fishing. Having a rod that can easily pick up long lengths of line to reposition a small foam popper or diver is imperative. For these reasons, a fast action rod is preferred in order to drive tighter loops and carry longer lengths of line for supreme accuracy.
Rod: R8 CORE 790-4
Reel: ARBOR XL 6/7/8
Lines: RIO Premier Smallmouth Bass WF7F
Flies: Small poppers, foam hoppers, divers, RIO's Soft Chew
Fisheries: Upper Mississippi River, traditional smallmouth rivers across the U.S.