Out of the dozen different models and blanks in our baitcasting rod test, the Okuma X-Series came out on top. It is everything a high-end bass rod should be—light, strong, and capable—without the $500 ...

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Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Truth is, you can catch a fish with a cane pole. But the latest, greatest graphite ...

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