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Best for Stillwater: Abu Garcia Veritas LTD Pros Smooth Casting Lots of Power Durable Yet Sensitive Cons Not available in light or ultralight power Specs Length: 6 feet 9 inches Power: Medium Light Action: Fast Line Weights: 6 to 10 pounds Features Split Foam Grip Whether youre casting live minnows from the shoreline or trolling big lures down near the bottom, the Abu Garcia Veritas is the one of the best trout rods for lake fishing

Due to its depth, the lake provides cool water for the popular year-round trout fishery in its tailwater

Lures Poppers: Poppers are usually a plug shaped lure with a cupped face at the front

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