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Honorable Mentions: Dark Matter Astro Spook, Jigging World Spook Best Metal Lip Swimmer: Gibbs Danny Surface Swimmer Pros Excellent when stripers are feeding on large bait fish Works day and night Cons Relatively poor casting distance Not great in rough conditions Key Features Length: 4.5, 6, and 7.5 inches Weight 1 1/2, 2 1/4, and 3 ounces Tunable by bending the line tie The Gibbs Danny Surface Swimmer has a seductive action and large profile that triggers big stripers, which is why its my choice for best metal lip swimmer and one of the overall best baits for striped bass

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The SLX reels run about $200, which is $80-100 above the non-DC SLX reels

Whether you just culled through some fish in your livewell or youre dealing with rainy weather, these cool little knobs provide a rock-solid grip that feels great even when youre winching against a big bass