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These baits all have larger profiles and/or aggressive actions, making them the perfect prey for pre-spawn bass
Putting them back is worse and you know you're not taking the time, when streamside, to do it gracefully
The typical behavior of the barbel after being stung is to climb upstream and during the climb it tends to shake its head furiously
With all the different options out there, and the spirited nature of striper aficionados, this question can stir up some lively debate
You also need to use the correct brake setting for the type of line you are using