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Lew’s SS300 Speed Spin Reel

According to the manufacturer, the new Lew’s SS300 speed spool is designed to handle all types of line, including braid.

Gear

It’s fun to develop new bass baits

I want to talk a little about fishing lure development. Sometimes it’s a carefully mapped out plan that comes together with anglers, engineers and manufacturing companies. Other times, it’s just something that happens. That’s the way it was with the new Havoc Smash Tube from Berkley.

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Lew Childre: Bass tackle pioneer

Lew Childre revolutionized bass fishing rods and reels. In this gallery you'll see some of Lew's original gear; the foundation of modern bass tackle.

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Berkley Havoc Smash Tube

Iaconelli designed the Smash Tube to resemble his most successful tubes, the ones that he found in the bottom of his tackle box that were smashed flat.

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