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From Minnesota to Maine, Michigan to Tennessee and Alabama to the Columbia River country of the Pacific Northwest. One thing remains true... those "brown bass" are harder to find, HARDER to figure out, harder to fool and harder to catch than any bass that swims. They'll test your temper, your patience and your tackle to the very limit. They're DISTINCTIVE fish, both in their appearance and in their habits. Their beautiful vertical stripes in bronze and olive green highlight the tan to pale green background on their slab sides, but it's the red eyes that gives them away. Their tail is larger than all other bass of comparable size, giving them unbelievable speed and STRENGTH . They can get to your bait in a heartbeat and when you hook one, they pull so hard you'll imagine they're twice their actual size. It's always fun to hear an angler describe the fish as they bring them in, only to have a spunky 15-incher pop to the top. You're never disappointed, just AMAZED that the "four pounds" of fight you just enjoyed came from a two-pounder. They're extremely aggressive, especially when shallow during the spawn, but they prefer deeper, cleaner water than their largemouth cousins. Given the choice, they'll choose current over still water most of the time. You won't find a more FINICKY fish! It takes some subtle techniques and special gear to trick them consistently... that's exactly why G.Loomis developed the " BRONZEBACK SERIES " rods. They're for special anglers to catch a special fish. They feature G.Loomis' legendary high-density, super sensitive graphite blanks, a definite ADVANTAGE when the bite is light, which is most of the time. It's an advantage only G.Loomis anglers can enjoy and appreciate. Smallmouth have a tendency to nip and pick at lures, but sometimes the strike can be ferocious. As the fish move deeper towards their summer haunts, the bite becomes more difficult to detect. That's why G.Loomis has designed "Bronzeback" rods with quick, responsive tips, providing anglers with EXCEPTIONAL sensitivity, while the mid and lower sections are dynamically powerful, giving you total control fighting the fish, whether you're on the bank or in a boat. The casting rods feature " MAG-TOUCH " blank-thru-handle construction, giving you more control and feel; while the spinning rods have G.Loomis' special reversed reel seat with a short fore-cork, so you can put your finger on the blank if you're so inclined. It puts your reel in a more forward position for better balance and casting accuracy. There are 15 different models, covering a VARIETY of fishing techniques, so whether you drag lizards, tube baits, grubs or jigs; toss crankbaits, jerkbaits and spinnerbaits, or just love the challenge of catching a huge brown bass on spider-thin monofilament, G.Loomis has got you covered.