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The best baitcasting rod for bass depends highly on personal preference, the technique or techniques you expect to use it for, and the price youre willing to pay

60% Backbone/40% Tip Casting (Power Series) MIKEC70-5 MIKEC72-6 MIKEC74-6 MIKEC76-6 MIKEC80-7 MIKEC70-6 MIKEC710-6 Spinnerbait/Buzzbait/Vibration Jig: 7 Medium 70% Backbone/30% Tip Texas Rig/Jig: 72 Medium Heavy 80% Backbone/20% Tip Frog/Toad: 74 Medium Heavy 80% Backbone/20% Tip Carolina Rig/Swimbait: 76 Medium Heavy 80% Backbone/20% Tip Flipping/Mat Special: 8 Heavy 90% Backbone/10% Tip All Purpose: 7' Medium Heavy

Brighter-colored lures, such as fluorescent yellow, white, or pink, attract more attention

You have to remove the sideplate to make any adjustments outside of the tension adjustor