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Old 03-14-2012, 10:05 AM   #4
taggermike
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The bigger macks, 10-12" let you target larger fish but have thier draw backs, You can't fit many in your bait tank. 1 bite and few sea lion drive byes and you're out of bait. I have rather soft clickers on my reels and the big macks just chrip and run and drive me crazy. Maybe I need a lever drag. And like RK said, match hooks to bait size. You can used up to 7 or 8/0. You can usualy get away with heavier line as well. I worked in the hubbs hatchery for many years and have fed WSB, YT, and Halibut brood stock. They will eat big baits. Mike
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