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The six stainless-steel bearings used in the construction ensure smooth operation

Fly fishing hooks are extremely important in fly fishing

Klopfenstein has his own philosophy on the subject: The only way to explain it is its been like the fastest forever he says, I cant remember not being in this band but I feel it hasnt really been that long he adds

Good picks are the Shad Rap, DT06, DT08 and OG Deep Tiny 7

Shorten and speed up the snaps to force a decision from a fish that's tracking but not committing

Ive had great luck over the years with the two-inch black Arbogast jitterbug, but other anglers give top awards to the Heddon Torpedo, the Ozark Mountain Woodchopper and others