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Old 11-20-2011, 07:30 AM   #62
Spinfish
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Originally Posted by JoeBass View Post
I mostly fish Maine and starting Jan. 1 2012 circle hooks for bait fishing is the law. I'll abide by it because it helps cut down on fish mortality (and it's the law) but, and this is a big one for me,...I'm gonna really miss setting the hook. I've been setting the hook for over 40 years, it's now a reflex. And it's a great feeling.By-the-way I agree with all the guys saying one at 36" and cut commercial in half.
I know, if you can't cross their eyes a little what fun is it...

Maybe if I let the fish swallow the Eel, and swims away just right....and I keep just the right pressure....the Eel will pull out of it's gut....the hook will rotate just right... Spare me.
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