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You'll also know when you've got line twist because the line will start to slap on your top arm (your right arm) as you cast, rather than just peel off the spool and go smoothly up to the first runner

The line went through the water after it ate it like it was badass

These essentials include: A valid fishing license Forceps (also known as hemostats) or pliers for unhooking fish Nippers or nail clippers for cutting line Different sized tippet and leader material Floatant and desiccant if using dry flies Small weights (also known as split shot) and strike indicators (a fancy word for bobbers) if using nymphs or streamers Fly boxes to keep your flies organized A hip pack, backpack, bag, or vest to keep all your essential gear in Waders if youre fishing in cold water

Pre-spawn largemouth bass are transitioning from winter areas to spawning flats, staging on adjacent structure Fish are becoming more active with warming temperatures, feeding opportunistically on perch near boulder fields Key locations: Large boulder fields adjacent to spawning flats