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Fishing Tips & Techniques

Sharp Hooks

Keep your hooks sharpened for best results and fewer lost fish. Use an inexpensive hook file or an electric hook sharpener to touch up edges and points on spinner and crankbaits and soft-bait hooks, like the Bass Pro Shops XPS .