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Justin Lucas Talks Dock Skipping Gear & Technique

Equipped with the Abu Garcia Pro Series Shane Lahew Dock Skipping Rod and the Abu Garcia REVO SX SS Casting Reel, Justin breaks down his approach to dock skipping on Lake Chatuge. Touching on boat positioning, reel settings, and lure choice, Justin lays out his sublte equipment adjustments when he is skipping docks.

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  • Equipped with the Abu Garcia Pro Series Shane Lahew Dock Skipping Rod and the Abu Garcia REVO SX SS Casting Reel, Justin breaks down his approach to dock skipping on Lake Chatuge. Touching on boat positioning, reel settings, and lure choice, Justin lays out his sublte equipment adjustments when he is skipping docks.
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  • Jared shows us how easy it is to install the new Power Pole Blades before he hits the road to Lake Falcon on his way to the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.
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