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Originally from the East Coast, Suzie Dundas is a Lake Tahoe-based freelance writer and editor who now splits her time between enjoying the outdoors and writing about themshe's the senior outdoor editor at Matador Network and a regular adventure and travel contributor at TripSavvy.com

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Choose lures that are heavy or feature internal weight-shifting mechanics (magnetic or sliding weights) to fly further and more accurately

A spinning reel is easier to cast, better with light lures, friendlier in wind, and more forgiving when you are still building confidence

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We like trampoline-style suspension systems for their breathability and weight distribution