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Baitcaster Combo

2026-09-09, 06:36:53

Just joined the forum — been into bass fishing for a while and lately have gotten deep into baitcaster setups specifically (gear ratios, braking systems, tuning to stop backlash, that kind of thing). Looking forward to learning from everyone here and pic

djkimmel

2026-02-16, 12:16:52

Stop by Booth 5715 at Outdoorama this week starting Thursday, February 19 in Novi! You know where!

djkimmel

2026-01-18, 11:50:18

Great to see quite a few of you at the 2026 Ultimate Fishing Show. Now, on to Outdoorama Feb. 19-22.

djkimmel

2026-01-08, 07:22:54

Stop by Booth 3054 right next door to Xtreme Bass Tackle and say hello today January 8 through January 11.

djkimmel

2026-01-01, 13:07:42

Thanks detroit1

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