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    • Matty123M
      Matty123
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      @Giles:

      Oh, I am…...Actually I am weighing and sorting my Bass lures by type....

      What type of bass?

      Maybe so. Maybe not

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      • Matty123M
        Matty123
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        You converted all your plugs and poppers to single inline hook? That’s the best. Lose less fish that way.

        Maybe so. Maybe not

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        • GilesG
          Giles
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          Proper Bass…..

          https://www.google.com/search?q=uk+bass+fishing&rlz=1C5CHFA_enGB855GB855&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=cPGJvkMt-oRB5M%253A%252C-rIL6itHrSt2NM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kSIvPOVkn4aqeVjDWoItv-xz3D7Ew&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi2gsbataTpAhUzSxUIHaI5AzQQ_h0wAXoECAsQBA&biw=1440&bih=718#imgrc=cPGJvkMt-oRB5M:

          Some of my bass lures are rigged with in-line singles (I mainly fish with singles in the Tropics), but some are still rigged with trebles or a single and a treble....

          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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          • Matty123M
            Matty123
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            Looks like a big bronzino! Eat good?

            Proper bass over here

            https://www.google.com/search?q=cow%20stripers&tbm=isch

            I’m converting my poppers, darters and jigs to
            Single hooks. Can use a bigger sharper hook than on a treble.

            Maybe so. Maybe not

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            • goosehdG
              goosehd
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              You could always use a mechanics chest to store your lures.  Just an idea.

              "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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              • GilesG
                Giles
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                Yep, here are some of my Tuna lures….

                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                • Matty123M
                  Matty123
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                  Nice rigs

                  What in-line hooks do you use for replacements?

                  Maybe so. Maybe not

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                  • GilesG
                    Giles
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                    For big hooks, I always use BKK.  They are the strongest that I know of, apart from a super rare Japanese artisan maker…

                    https://www.rokmax.com/shop/bkk-lone-diablo-inline-single-hooks.aspx?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItJnwoL2k6QIV2evtCh3j4ALSEAQYASABEgKd5PD_BwE

                    https://bkkhooks.com/catalog/hooks/lure-hooks/lure-single-hooks/

                    For smaller lures, I use VMC 7237

                    https://www.anglingactive.co.uk/vmc-7237-light-inline-single.html?sel=32154&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItOr3yL2k6QIVge3tCh00QAphEAQYAyABEgInpvD_BwE

                    or these Cox and Rawle...

                    https://www.fishingmegastore.com/hooks-and-stingers/cox-and-rawle-inline-lure-replacement-single-barbless-hook~49862.html?&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=SHP_CSS&housecode=BM1397&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItOr3yL2k6QIVge3tCh00QAphEAQYASABEgKT3fD_BwE

                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    • jordanscollectedJ
                      jordanscollected
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                      @Matty123 just remember that Largemouth bass is the king in the U.S. and the most sought after record fish. In Minnesota walleye is the most famous, but bass is still my favorite.

                      22" and around 6lb (no scale). I know this isn't your giant ocean fish, but these are great fighters on the right equipment.

                      till my favorite.

                      world tours:
                      888 Fat guy chocolate WT
                      Mad Red x2
                      Wabidashery

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                      • GilesG
                        Giles
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                        Brilliant….

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        • Matty123M
                          Matty123
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                          Very nice.

                          Maybe so. Maybe not

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                          • Matty123M
                            Matty123
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                            Oh yeah. I’m part of the large mouth bass club. I just prefer salt  water….and what’s in my backyard ATM. Nice fish

                            Maybe so. Maybe not

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                            • Bfd70B
                              Bfd70
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                              Considerably smaller but also from Minnesota.
                              Root river near Lanesboro. Anywhere near your Jordan?

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                              • GilesG
                                Giles
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                                A beaut of a brownie - net big enough?

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                • Bfd70B
                                  Bfd70
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                                  I’m an optimist  😃

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                                  • jordanscollectedJ
                                    jordanscollected
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                                    I'm in Carver county in the west metro. Lanesboro is south of me (about 2 hours) near Rochester.

                                    @Bfd70:

                                    I’m an optimist  😃

                                    world tours:
                                    888 Fat guy chocolate WT
                                    Mad Red x2
                                    Wabidashery

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                                    • GilesG
                                      Giles
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                                      Fucking BOOM….....

                                      https://www.henry-gilbey.com/blog/allelujah-we-can-fish-again-from-wednesday-with-obvious-and-logical-caveats-and-its-a-big-thanks-to-the-angling-trust-for-all-their-hard-work

                                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                      • Madame ButtonflyM
                                        Madame Buttonfly
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                                        @Giles:

                                        That's what I keep telling Paula, she won't listen.  So, I put this outside the room this morning…..(I don't think she's seen it yet)......That'll hold a few rods  😉 😉

                                        Mmm… despite the fact that I walk past it every time I do some laundry... ::)

                                        @steelworker:

                                        or a body… ???

                                        Anyone wanna hazard a guess at whose body might well end up in it…?  😉

                                        AKA Mrs G

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                                        • dinobarnesberlinD
                                          dinobarnesberlin
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                                          All that pent up anger and frustration the last couple of months.
                                          Those poor unsuspecting fish have no idea what's coming their way on Wed 🙂

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                                          • GilesG
                                            Giles
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                                            Yep.  My fishing is going to be max-attack…

                                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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