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If Ive been working a fish for a while, and I feel like I have no chance of catching it with traditional methods, I will often move close to the bed and try to vertically hop the lure right on top of the nest in front of the fish if it stays on the nest

Constructed using R8 Precision Braiding Technology which Provides Superior Roundness and Consistency as well as with TGP Color Technology to Enhance Color Retention and reduce Fading with heavy usage

Built for carp, saltwater, and all-round angling

They usually range from 3 to 6 inches or so

There are exceptions here but if you're starting out, I'd recommend getting some 12# fluorcarbon leader line to start