05-04-2007, 12:05 AM
That little piece brought back some memories, especially the stick-on-the-line part. I used to drill a long hole lengthwise through wooden dowels and round the ends to use for "casting bubbles." It was cheaper than clear bubbles, gave a kid something to do when not fishing, and yes, I thought they looked more natural in front of my fly. I had fat ones, skinny ones, long, and short. I even painted some of the silly things, thinking I could attract the fish!
I no longer fish that way, but it works!
This winter, I actually used some of them as plugs for barracuda in Florida by running some wire through them, attaching a hook, and painting them "needlefish green." They were deadly! Outfished fancy $6 plugs like Zara Spooks, and cost just a few cents each.
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I no longer fish that way, but it works!
This winter, I actually used some of them as plugs for barracuda in Florida by running some wire through them, attaching a hook, and painting them "needlefish green." They were deadly! Outfished fancy $6 plugs like Zara Spooks, and cost just a few cents each.
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