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Captain Ray Stanley

Ray Stanley is a renowned angling writer having been published in numerous Kayaking and Angling Magazines. Ray has entertained and informed thousands of anglers through his writing and seminars.
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Baitcasting Reels, Bass

7 Best Baitcasting Reels for Bass + Buying Guide

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Written by: Captain Ray Stanley

Published on: March 8, 2023

The best baitcaster reels for bass have a higher gear ratio of at least 7.5:1, a max drag of over 15 lb, and weigh less …

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Fishing Line

7 Best Fishing Line For Crappie + Buying Guide

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Written by: Captain Ray Stanley

Last Updated on: November 25, 2021

The best fishing line for crappie is a 6 lb low visibility and highly sensitive line, such as KastKing Superpower Braid. In the case of …

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Fishing Line

7 Best Fishing Lines For Trout + Buying Guide

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Written by: Captain Ray Stanley

Last Updated on: November 25, 2021

The best fishing line for trout is 4 to 6 lb, low visibility and high sensitivity line such as Seaguar Blue Label FLuorocarbon. Trout fishing …

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Baitcasting Reels

7 Best Baitcasting Reels Under $100 + Buying Guide

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Written by: Captain Ray Stanley

Last Updated on: November 24, 2021

The best baitcaster reels under $100 have at least 5 ball bearings, a gear ratio of 7.0:1, a max drag of more than 15 lb, …

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Spinning Reels

7 Best Trout Spinning Reels + Buying Guide

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Written by: Captain Ray Stanley

Last Updated on: November 23, 2021

The best spinning reels for trout are 2500-size with 15 lb of drag, a gear ratio of 5.5:1, and 200+ yards of 6 lb mono …

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Braided Fishing Line

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10 Best Braided Fishing Lines + Buying Guide (Tried & Tested)

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Written by: Captain Ray Stanley

Last Updated on: May 12, 2020

The best braid fishing line has a thin diameter, high tensile strength, low memory, low stretch, and is highly sensitive, such as the Dorisea Multi …

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