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It got a new top at some point in its life likely at the factory, so the dovetail tenon is hidden under the top rather than cut around it

The Alberto Knot Main Use The Alberto Knot is a slim and reliable choice for connecting fluorocarbon or monofilament leaders to braided lines

But like any piece of machinery, fishing reels can experience wear and tear, leading to frustrating snags, rough reeling, or even complete failure

Smallmouth are very scent oriented when fishing on the bottom theres just something about that Berkley Maxscent that triggers those neutral fish better than others

Honorable Mentions: Dark Matter Astro Spook, Jigging World Spook Best Metal Lip Swimmer: Gibbs Danny Surface Swimmer Pros Excellent when stripers are feeding on large bait fish Works day and night Cons Relatively poor casting distance Not great in rough conditions Key Features Length: 4.5, 6, and 7.5 inches Weight 1 1/2, 2 1/4, and 3 ounces Tunable by bending the line tie The Gibbs Danny Surface Swimmer has a seductive action and large profile that triggers big stripers, which is why its my choice for best metal lip swimmer and one of the overall best baits for striped bass