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Last updated 7/27/26 ROUND VALLEY RESERVOIR: LARGEMOUTH BASS BLM and ODFW stocked 140 largemouth bass last year ranging from 6 to 14 inches

For targeting large striped bass, use swimbaits in the 6- to 10-inch range, rigged on a weighted jighead if the bait isnt internally weighted

POWER CATFISH RODS Exceptions occur, of course, such as when we fish rivers from a boat by tight-lining, drifting, or back-bouncing in deep water, where stiffer tip actions are needed to feel bottom contours and detect bites from a distance, then be ready to set the hook

High-End (Over $200): For the serious angler, these combos feature premium materials like high-modulus graphite rods, titanium guides, and fully sealed drag systems, all engineered for maximum performance and durability

That is a more purposeful drivetrain than the price first suggests

Normally, when visibility is good, I advise braid to the leader