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But if you stick to these general guidelines, youll be in great shape

In addition, I sometimes increase the size to a 4 inch XR10, but I only do this in late fall when bigger smallmouths are present

Part II: 6 Must-Use Swimbait Rigs 1.The Grass Rig Gambler Big EZ 1/8-ounce bullet sinker, pegged 7/0 wide-gap swimbait hook optional punch skirt 2.The Ledge Rig 6-inch Scottsboro Tackle Company Swimbait 3/4-ounce, 6/0 Revenge Swimbait Hedz XL 3.The Dock Rig 3:16 Minnow 7/0 Gamakatsu EWG Monster Hook 4.The Hawg-Hunter Rig Huddleston Deluxe 68 Special Owner Stinger Harness Rig (optional, not shown) 5.The Schooler Rig 3.8-inch Keitech Swing Impact FAT 1/2-ounce jighead 6.The Do-All Rig 4 1/2-inch Strike King Shadalicious 3/32-ounce, 5/0 wide-gap swimbait hook Part III: More Advice Size Three factors should influence size choice: 1

These are variables that we must adapt to they are very unforgiving and will cause those who do not adapt to become extinct

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