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Topic 1: Versatile Tournament Fishing - The days of being a one-trick pony, flipping a jig or dredging the bottom with a crankbait, are all but over. Today, if you want to be consistently competitive in any part of the country, you need to be ready to switch tactics on a moment's notice. You can be flipping one hour, cranking the next, and dropshotting after that, all as part of a coherent tournament. Learn how the new generation maximizes the benefits of versatility without getting overwhelmed.

Topic 2: Prepare Like a Pro - All competitors have the same number of hours to fish on tournament day, but you can enhance your effectiveness by putting more time, and more efficiency, into your practice program. Getting organized, getting a game plan together, and keeping your tackle in tiptop shape enable any angler - from the beginner to a Classic champion - to control the controllable variables and catch more fish.

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    The latest in a long line of dependable reels, the Shimano Curado 200K Casting Reels deliver the level of performance and reliability that has made Curado a household name among serious anglers. 

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