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I have no trouble closing the hook eyes with my safety wire twister pliers. You cant open/close "Forged" hooks, But these are no problem. I also use EC3886BP hooks. They open and close fine too.

I catch many on the front hook. I wouldn't want to only use the rear hook. I'm not sure what background Paul had.

Perfecoat .... But my distributor is not selling it any longer.

I prefer the 9908BN VMC Limerick hooks on front and back. Using bigger hooks, Rob vibration/action. Both sets pointing up. Works great.

I went from KBS to a 2 part high solid automotive clear. I brush it on, turn it on my rotisserie. I don't need to wait 2-3 weeks for it to fully cure like that KBS Diamond Clear.

Silver buddy's were mostly thin stainless steel. Try them when the water is 55* and less. Slow, short lifts work best. Like fishing a jig. lift and feel just a few vibes and semi slack line it back down. This helps prevent the bait from tumbling and fouling hooks and line.

Your ignorance is spewing. That is why you have been banned 3 or 4 times on BBC.... Have a nice day.

I used to fish with Billy and Bobby Westmorland on the Obey River. His mom has cooked me dinner. I ate breakfast with Paul Banks/Buddy Banks many times at Scottys restaraunt in Celina TN. Billy lived on "Small mouth Drive" near Stan Sloan. This ain't my 1st rodeo. Please stop thinking and posting like you are the only one making baits on this planet. You do this all over the internet. Many people know more than you think and maybe more than you.

That is not a "blade bait" These are >>> https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=1e8c9acc3ca5315c&rlz=1CAMFAZ_enUS1120&sxsrf=ADLYWILj6LSK9vFMdsEnkClrLNShXXYd_A:1731530009104&q=blade+baits&udm=2&fbs=AEQNm0Aa4sjWe7Rqy32pFwRj0UkWd8nbOJfsBGGB5IQQO6L3J03RPjGV0MznOJ6Likin94oGSh4l60tfPppA0C5BN3Bo_980UJQBEk2Dk0PqPHf4Q_wwQXuQGcUSFQgFu2NHkX-AxS8EFOoFF4P_8efC70NkfGp86eXE3vbnGniVNJUq1cqy_MtQkQP4B89c0xYiXdsXg8rxng2lBuy2l7tt1quoIg2FnQ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiu-PD4k9qJAxUMhYkEHUuKLv8QtKgLegQIExAB&biw=1181&bih=529&dpr=1.63

I buy all of my hooks here>>>> https://www.shortyshooks.com/ Treble hooks here>>> https://www.wlure.com/pages/search-results-page?q=treble hooks

Best blanks I have found >>>>> https://www.alternativelures.com/lipless-baits-crankbaits

Learn to tie a knot faster. Most don't re tie enough anyway.

I have the mold, It pours fine, I have not fished with it yet. I plan on tying some small skirts on the collar and should hold a trailer well too.

https://www.sugartitcustomlures.com/product-page/economy-spybait https://backwateroutfitting.com/product/spinspy/

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