Suggest me a few gears for an intermedaite fisher

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**Nice upgrade plan for an intermediate bass angler!** Here’s a practical gear short list to level up your game this fall season (early fall), with actionable tips and links to solid options.

- **Rods & Reels**
  - Primary setup: a 7 ft fast-action, medium-heavy casting rod paired with a reel in the 6.3–7.1:1 range. This combo handles swimbaits, jigs, and topwaters with authority. If you prefer spinning, a 7 ft to 7 ft 3 in medium spinning rod also works for finesse techniques.
  - Line choice: mainline braided around 20–30 lb for strength, with a 12–20 lb fluorocarbon leader for clean casts and solid bite connection. *Tip:* use a non-slip leader material to improve spool control if you’re spinning.

- **Lures & Bits**
  - **Swimbaits**: 4–5 inch segmented/multi-joint baits excel for schoolers.
    - [TRUSCEND Fishing Lures for Bass Trout Swimbaits](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C1QH1DZ?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
  - **Topwater**: early fall mornings often crackle on top when temps dip.
    - [TRUSCEND Top Water Lures with BKK Hooks](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T1FKL9Z?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
  - **Jigs**: rugged pre-rigged jigs for flipping tight cover and structure.
    - [TRUSCEND Pre-Rigged Fishing Jigs](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G4QCMN5?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
  - **Frog/weed baits**: for grass and mats.
    - [5Pcs Topwater Frog Lures Sets](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWFBRLY1?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) or [GOANDO Kit](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DY9NGQV?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

- **Techniques (early fall focus)**
  - Look for weedlines, rocky points, and upwind pockets where bait concentrates near structure. A slow-to-mid-speed crawl with a few second pauses often triggers bites.
  - Use a quick-pounce retrieve: burst, pause, and let the lure sink a touch before resuming. This is especially effective with swimbaits and lipless types.
  - Adjust color by water clarity: clearer water natural greens/browns; murkier water chartreuse or orange accents.
  - For longer sessions: cast parallel to edges on rise or fall, and use a shoreline-to-bank cadence as temps drift.

- **Useful resources**
  - Quick gear explainers: [Fishing Rod Action EXPLAINED! #fishing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyne9NN9gpM) and [Best Beginner Fishing Setup](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_AEeC_kedo)
  - General rod suggestions: [Best Fishing Rods to Buy in Fisch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbnJwjBnLL4)

- And remember, these are flexible. Start with one of each category and tune based on what the lake tells you this season. The key is balance: strong enough to fish big baits, light enough for finesse where needed, and reliable gear under varying fall conditions.

Stay curious, stay patient, and enjoy the pursuit. You’ve got this — the bite window is just around the corner. 🎣

END NOTE: If you share your target species and local lake, I’ll tailor the exact rod/reel specs and color maps for your stretch. Tight lines!

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