09-15-2006, 12:21 AM
[cool][#0000ff]I know some zonker flingers that take along some pretied "stinger" hooks on short leaders. When they suspect the "inquiries" are just nipping at the tail they tie on one of those trailing hooks to the bend of the main hook. You don't need to hook the tail of the bunny strip at all. The (small) trailer hook will ride just at the tip of the tail and get bit, if you rig it right. You can always clip it off if that does not get 'er done or if the fish become more aggressive and you don't want to risk deep hooking them.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Also, sometimes you have to "rip" a minnow imitator to stimulate a reaction bite. A "fleeing food syndrome" often incites a fast and aggressive munch whereas a ho-hum strip doesn't get any attention. You just have to keep changing up the retrieve until you find out what lights them up.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If nothing else, fast retrieves keep you warm on a cold day.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Also, sometimes you have to "rip" a minnow imitator to stimulate a reaction bite. A "fleeing food syndrome" often incites a fast and aggressive munch whereas a ho-hum strip doesn't get any attention. You just have to keep changing up the retrieve until you find out what lights them up.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If nothing else, fast retrieves keep you warm on a cold day.[/#0000ff]
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