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By mid-summer when a lakes thermocline is fully developed, many of the lakes adult smallmouth have already gradually moved into the deepest, structure-filled reaches of the lake where good oxygen levels and their optimal water temperatures are present

Topwater fishing throughout the day doesnt work every single timeseveral variables need to fall into place

In my opinion, you can get away with a less-than-ideal rod for many fishing techniques and still expect successbut I think your crankbait rod selection makes the biggest overall difference in your cranking success

This is the range I think you should be able to find a quality technique specific reel in, a strong reel thats also easy and comfortable to use