01-27-2004, 01:47 AM
[size 1]how to tune your lures (flatfish , rapalas , and the likes)
if the attachment screws are not perfectly alligned it will cause your lure to turn to one side or the other , sometimes spiral out of controll .
offseting them can be a plus if you know how to use it to your advantage . practise the different effects that turning and bending the screws have on your lures on a still lake or pond , watch the action of the lure , and then apply what you learn to river fishing , or when fishing in a current .
pro's do it all the time , you ever see them whip out the needel nose pliers on the shows ? there tuning there lures .[cool]
another good tip . even great for us ice fishing guys . the BIG FISH TACKLE HOOK SAFE ! iniexpencive way to protect the hooks and yourself ! and after a day of tip up fishing you don't have to use frosen fingers to take the hook off to avoid an accident . one snap and your set to go for your next trip .[
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if the attachment screws are not perfectly alligned it will cause your lure to turn to one side or the other , sometimes spiral out of controll .
offseting them can be a plus if you know how to use it to your advantage . practise the different effects that turning and bending the screws have on your lures on a still lake or pond , watch the action of the lure , and then apply what you learn to river fishing , or when fishing in a current .
pro's do it all the time , you ever see them whip out the needel nose pliers on the shows ? there tuning there lures .[cool]
another good tip . even great for us ice fishing guys . the BIG FISH TACKLE HOOK SAFE ! iniexpencive way to protect the hooks and yourself ! and after a day of tip up fishing you don't have to use frosen fingers to take the hook off to avoid an accident . one snap and your set to go for your next trip .[
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