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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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                                          • dinobarnesberlinD
                                            dinobarnesberlin
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                                            @Giles:

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

                                            haha…im sure blood will flow!

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