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What are the best baits to pair with twin-tail grubs

By attaching a hexagonal metal plate directly to the eye of a jig, they created a lure that combined the erratic flash of a spinnerbait with the violent vibration of a crankbait

Rounding it out, an aluminum star wheel from Avail and a 70mm Haneda Craft handle with two bearings per knob

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Using an oversized rod like an 8wt will punch large flies much further through the air, giving you better accuracy, a far more natural casting style and will increase the all round enjoyment of your fishing