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For critical components, specify material grades and request compliance certificates for materials like lead-free alloys

This makes it more difficult for bass to decipher between an artificial spinnerbait and real bait

A spray with a product called Lanox (or similar), which is made from sheep lanolin, offers extremely long-term (if sticky) protection from corrosion

You will know precisely how much line you used in that exact moment

Dobyns Champion XP DC 702SF Pros Tangle-free Fuji K-Guides with Alconite inserts Ultra-premium cork handles Covers multiple techniques with no drop off in quality Cons Anglers who prefer EVA may not like the cork handles Key Features Length: 7 feet Action: Medium light action Power: Fast Lure Weight: to 1/2 ounce Split grip cork handle Rodmaker Gary Dobyns may have left the spinning rod nirvana of California for the bubba country of Texas, but hes true to his roots with the Champion XP spinning rod, a fast action, cork-handle rod

For ultimate durability, we'd prefer sealed cartridge bearings, as with standard cup and cone bearings any corrosion not dealt with immediately can spell the end for hubs, but it's not a deal breaker