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Brute strength meets refined style

They also skip across the surface really well, so theyre a fun option to twitch just below the surface film on calm evenings

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I used to tie the smallest link swivel to the end of my line using a half-blood knot, but I now tie direct if using braid, or tie a loop if using nylon

Because it floats, you can work it at snails pace, or reel it in quickly to create more surface disturbance