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I was introduced to Bass Assassin by my late Dad, Raleigh Seifert, in about 1985

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Some reels are very technique-specific

This particular example features five detachable hooks, all of which are secured with a single length of corded line

Best Popper: Rebel Pop-R Best Popper Rebel Pop-R See It Pros Casts well No wrong way to work it Calls bass from a distance Cons Not ideal 12 months out of the year in most places Key Features Sizes: 2, 2 , and 3 inches Distinguishing Characteristics: Cupped mouth can be blooped or chugged Key Colors: Bone, silver/black, and Tennessee shad Rebel temporarily discontinued the Pop-R in the 1970s, until a group of Texas bass pros bought up all they could findand started winning tournaments with them left and right convinced them to bring the lure back

Ive found this especially useful when target-casting shallow crankbaits to particular pieces of cover, including long stretches of riprap