shimano clarus casting rod Salmon & Steelhead CSCL106M2D Clarus rods feature a Shimano custom reel seat as well as titanium oxide guides to minimize friction and increase line flow for maximum casting distance and durability when fishing with PowerPro braided fishing line Shimano Clarus Salmon/Steelhead Spinning Rod

This design is complemented by Fuji K Alconite Ring Guides, which facilitate exceptionally smooth line transitions, thereby reducing friction and wear during intense battles with fish

During late ice, the fish may begin to migrate back towards the shallower areas

And its fun making the point

If the splinter is curved, it can be straightened slightly by soaking in warm water and clamping between two flat stones while it dries

Supplies: (J/10) 6mm, (G/6) 4.25mm and (E/4) 3.5mm hooks Light blue worsted weight yarn (about a third of a skein?) Small amounts worsted weight yarn in red, yellow, orange, green, blue, purple and black (I used Red Heart Super-Saver) Sport weight yarn in silver or gray Small dowel rod (3/8" x 10") Small amount of nylon string White glue 7 super-strong button magnets (neodymium buttons 1/2" diameter) Fiberfill Jingle bells and/or mylar crinkly stuff (I used some from the windows of junk-mail envelopes, as suggested in the linked pattern) Abbreviations: sl st: slip stitch sc: single crochet hdc: half double crochet dc: double crochet Fishing Pole: Hook: Cut a piece of nylon string about 1.5 times the length of the dowel

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