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Sensitivity and comfort are ensured by the custom Abu Garcia blank exposed reel seat that helps transmit vibrations directly from blank to hand

5 Must Have Creek Topwaters Rebel Crickhopper Popper This 1 3/4-inch, 1/8-ounce topwater lures offers the same insect-imitating profile as a Crickhopper or Bighopper, but a cup on the face creates a distinctive fish-calling pop with every snap of the rod tip

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I also use a short rod (66-68) to help with casting accuracy and to prevent the rod from hitting the water when using that downward chopping motion needed to impart the lures action