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Because of the way I fish I Lick my drag down to set hook then loosen it up

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For example, dark colors may be more visible in murky water or overcast conditions

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While a faster reel (8:1) has a handle that has to be turned much slower, or else the bait will fly back to the boat too quickly and not create a realistic presentation

A 10 or 12-inch dark plastic worm Zoom Ol' Monster, Berkley PowerBait Power Worm, or 6th Sense Bounce on a 5/0 wide-gap hook with a 3/8 or 1/2 oz Texas-rig weight