Originally Posted By: george1
Theo, I use #6 Mustad 92641 bait hooks � they have barbs on the hook shank to hold SS away from hook gape.

Yes, that would be quite useful - I'll have to find some. I have trouble trying to have enough hook left to snag fish mouth, and have had several strong nibbles (bobber well under) for each hook set so far.

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Another tip � Catch and released fish caught on SS�s fish will become conditioned for it as quickly as any other lure, so it helps to change baits occasionally.
I�ll switch back and forth from SS to AXMX ph fly to prevent this problem.

And yet they are still biting on fake feed. Have you suspected any decrease in feeding from the use of these faux pellet lures?

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