hook sharpener for hardbaits......

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2011/01/02 19:27:28 (permalink)

hook sharpener for hardbaits......

looking for a new hook sharpener for my rapalas. any suggestions?

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    pghmarty
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    RE: hook sharpener for hardbaits...... 2011/01/02 19:38:27 (permalink)
    Replace with new and better hooks


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    RE: hook sharpener for hardbaits...... 2011/01/02 19:51:29 (permalink)
    marty, i have actually done that on some of them. i bounce raps off of rocks and gravel bars alot and have found out over the decades that a couple of swipes on a sharpener increases my hook sets.

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    RE: hook sharpener for hardbaits...... 2011/01/02 19:55:11 (permalink)
    Ever try a circle hook?


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    RE: hook sharpener for hardbaits...... 2011/01/02 20:32:39 (permalink)
    on a rapala? trebs seem to work better, me thinks.

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    RE: hook sharpener for hardbaits...... 2011/01/02 20:37:34 (permalink)
    Try at tail


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    rapala11
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    RE: hook sharpener for hardbaits...... 2011/01/02 20:51:59 (permalink)
    i do that once in awhile, also. on the size 11 rapalas, i remove the front treble hook also.

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