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Old 04-23-2016, 12:04 PM
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Default Re: Epic pickerel & bass day off

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Originally Posted by buzzbaiter View Post
Barbs pinched down so easy removal. Trust me you SHOULD do this. Save yourself pain, blood and maybe a doctor visit....Wish I could work weekends and fish during the week all the time.
Looks like an epic day.
It took me a while to trust that the bass won't throw the lure, but I'm beginning to mash down all the barbs of my hooks.
I especially mash down the barbs when I fish in water Hybrid Stripers are stocked. Those fish are so aggressive, I don't think the bait ever touches the front of their mouths. Being able to quickly slide out the hook while causing minimal damage has probably lowered my post-release mortality.

Unfortunately I'm working both week days and weekend this week. I'm glad to have the money, but being deprived of outdoor time really sucks.


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