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The Bottle Plug, as far as my historical research has been able to reveal, was invented by Stan Gibbsperhaps the most innovative plug builder our sport has ever seen

Then I poked holes in it for circulation

I tested the seven-foot, medium-power model, which is a perfect combination of action and power for a wide range of fishing tactics

Always use a line conditioner to make any braided line last longer

The numbers run in opposite directions, different brands size things differently, and a size 8 in one hook style might not match a size 8 in another

Unlike a hook that can catch the interior mouth of a fish, a gorge needs to be swallowed so it becomes lodged in the throat or stomach