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Lightweight gear changing bass fishing tactics gain ground
In a 1973 Ottawa Herald piece, bass anglers shift from heavy plastic worm rigs to lightweight spinning tackle. Pro anglers like John Powell and Don Butler endorse smaller 1/16 to 1/32 oz baits, lighter lines, and spinning reels to catch more fish in clear water, noting line visibility and twitch strikes as key.
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John Powell
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Ross Barnett
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