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Okuma Avenger Spinning Reel, Expert Tested

By Shaye Baker— June 30, 2025

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more affordable spinning reel that offers the performance of the Okuma Avenger. Here’s our bass expert’s full review

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No other bass spinning reel offers the bang for your buck that you get with the Daiwa Tatula MQ LT. Here’s our full review

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By Shaye Baker— June 24, 2025

Our bass expert tested over 20 freshwater bass spinning reels and the Zenon MG-X outperformed them all. Here’s his full review

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Shimano Poison Adrena Casting Rod, Expert Tested

By Shaye Baker— June 4, 2025

Our bass expert spent months testing the new Shimano Poison Adrena casting rod. Here is his full review

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Lew’s TP2 Gen 3 Casting Rod, Expert Tested

By Shaye Baker— June 2, 2025

Looking for a new budget-friendly casting rod? The TP2 Gen 3 took home our best budget award in this year’s test. Here’s our expert’s full review

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Okuma X-Series Casting Rod, Expert Tested

By Shaye Baker— May 28, 2025

The X-Series took home the best overall award in our 2025 baitcasting rod test. Here’s our bass expert’s full review

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How to Fish Bass Baits in Tandem

By Shaye Baker— April 2, 2025

Some bass baits work best when fished side-by-side. Here’s when, where, and how to throw complementary baits to land more bucketmouths and bronzebacks

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Behind the Brand: An Interview with Bajio Founder Al Perkinson

By Amanda Oliver— March 18, 2025

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