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eastendlu · 09-24-2009, 10:45 AM

You can also clean a file with a penny if you don't have a wire brush handy.The copper is soft and as you stroke the penny on the file it rakes the teeth and gets out all the clogs (old machinist trick).

09-24-2009, 10:45 AM	#31
eastendlu Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North Fork Posts: 2,260	You can also clean a file with a penny if you don't have a wire brush handy.The copper is soft and as you stroke the penny on the file it rakes the teeth and gets out all the clogs (old machinist trick).
	Originally Posted by Flaptail "Throw plugs like we do that will cause them to suffer humility. Pogies make any fisherman look good when bass are around. Bait is easy."