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WW,
I sew the lips shut with heavy black button thread.
I have been using this same thread for the wrap around the back of the head but I'm thinking of changing that.
Last time I used one, the wrap around the head came loose. I used a zip tie like a collar to secure the head hook and continued casting. It continued to catch bass 'til the blues showed up. I'm going to rig a few more tomorrow and may try these initially.
As far as the front hook, I'm wondering if a knot is really needed. I'm thinking of using a Gamakatsu 5/0 Octopus, tying a knot in the dacron (thicker than the width of the eye) and feeding it through the upturned eye and out the mouth.
Still puzzled about what to do with the extra line.
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