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How to Organize Rods on Bass Boat Decks

Walker Smith
Jul 19, 2017

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It’s common practice for hardcore bass anglers to have a several pre-rigged rods laid out on the front deck and ready for action. The problem is how to quickly find the lure you want for the situation and grab it without a jumbled mess of rods. Walker presents several smart tips to organize rods that’ll 1) shore up room so you can have more rods at the ready, 2) a system for organizing rods by lure family so you can quickly grab, and 3) how to align reel handles and rod blanks to reduce tangles and broken tips and guides.

Walker Smith

An accomplished tournament angler and former fishing guide, Walker Smith has been published in many national and regional publications for well over a decade. His articles and videos have been viewed by millions of people. He has a strong passion for teaching others about fishing while connecting with the human element of fishing as well. When he’s not fishing, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family, watching the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Bulldogs and hunting.