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The RodMaker
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"Joe Haubenreich" wrote in
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Briana wrote

Hi there, my name is Briana and I am from Wisconsin. I am looking for
fun, I never know what to put here, LOL respond if interested!

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"Charles Summers" wrote:
Hey Steve!

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We get this question a lot, but usually not from Wisconsin. In case Steve
is on an elk hunt this week, let me try to help.

As I understand it, Briana, probably a novice angler, needs a little
guidance to increase her enjoyment of the sport. Most likely she is
requesting some help rigging her fishing lures in order to maximize
vibration, flash, and, ergo, her fun.

Let's start with spinnerbaits. Put the smaller blade in front of the
larger blade. That way, both of them spin freely on the retrieve. If she
puts the larger blade in front, the turbulence it creates inhibits the
action of the smaller blade in back.

For soft plastics, put the sharp end of the hook in the tip of the bait,
out about 1/4-inch down one side, and reinsert it an inch or so down the
bait so that the hook passes through the plastic in such a way that the
lure remains straight and doesn't twist on the retrieve.

Of course, if one puts a swivel on the line up above the hook, then the
twist isn't a problem and can even provoke more strikes.

Most crankbaits are pretty simple. Just tie right on the split ring, but
be careful to rotate the ring so that the wire ends (which can be pretty
sharp) are off to one side. The knot should encircle the doubled wire of
the split ring. This will reduce the incidence of knot failure.

Now, for hard baits like the cigar-shaped Zara Spook, anglers used to rely
on knots that allows some free play. More and more anglers are opting,
instead, to use Norman Speed Clips, which are very secure and allow the
bait to swing side to side without impediment.

I hope this helps. Have fun, Briana. I'm sure you are surrounded by expert
anglers there in Wisconsin who will be happy to assist you.

Joe