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However, a good rule of thumb is that dark colours such as black, purple, and dark green are effective in murky waters (bright colours work as well), while natural hues like olive, brown, and white are preferred in clearer conditions

Lighter power rods are best for crappie, panfish, and small trout while heavier power rods are better for catching heavier fish like striped bass, redfish, or hefty catfish

The Arkansas Legacy Lunker is a new program that incentivizes anglers to bring over 10-pound bass to the hatchery for breeding purposes

The angler uses their thumb to control the spool

Burning lipless crankbaits such as Strike King Red Eye Shads and a Rat-L-Traps through shallow bays and parallel to shorelines entices aggression and reactionary strikes