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The curl tail grub is popular, along with straight tail plastics and hair

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Reel Type The first thing you need to consider is whether you want a spinning or a baitcasting type of reel

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For other than leader material, and using as a main line for the casting and deep-water delivery of crankbaits, chatterbaits, and a handful of other search lures, I personally dislike the fishability and functions of fluorocarbon