Starvation Return Match 6/18/08

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[cool][#0000ff]A lot of anglers clamp a split shot a foot or two above a spinner...or spoon. It does not affect the spinner action at all. For spoons and hardbaits, the weight CAN change the action. The closer to the lure you put the weight, the "tighter" the wiggle. Some guys actually like to use a short leader on some lures...especially kokanee lures...to make them wiggle faster but in a narrower area. If you lengthen the leader up to about 3 feet...like I was doing...it does not seem to affect the action much.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There is really no reason you have to mess with a fancy rig. All you need to do is add a split shot or two and you are good. Just be sure to adjust your retrieve to keep the lure running above the snags but deep enough to catch the deeper fish. That can take some practice and you need to know the feel of your tackle.[/#0000ff]
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