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Old 12-12-2006, 03:45 PM   #5 (permalink)
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If your trolling inside 50 fathoms try the dolphin lures (generic name for this type of lure) these are the cheap lures that come prerigged with about 15" of cable a 6/0 or 7/0 hook and a cheap swivel. cut off the cheap swivel and crimp on a ball baring swivel. the plastic skirt has a molded in flatened head and a small bullet weight with feathers under the skirt. they come in assorted colors and will flip over the weeds 95% of the time. I deck hand on a friends 6 pk boat and these are the only lures put out when the weeds are thick.

Past 50 fathoms we only put out heavier rigs, you have no choice except to watch your lures and clear them as they snag. and yes 8 hrs. of clearing weeded lures is a drag.
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