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Some fishermen modify their Tomic by cutting the tow bar and removing it, then threading line through the resulting hole. Tomic does not endorse this modification and will not warranty any lure that has been modified in this way. Some plugs will leak after this modification and therefore not work any more.
It is safest to use the plug with the tow bar in place - using the tow bar will give you more action than pulling the pin. Here's how to do it if you do want to pull the pin at your own risk:
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Pulled Pin Method |
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| This is a popular modification of the plugs, because
if the line breaks on a fish or bottom, the plug often floats to
the surface and can be retrieved and used again. |
figure #1 |
| Cut the tow bar as shown
in figure #1. A good pair of wire cutters is important, as a smooth
pin is necessary when removing. A smooth cut will ensure there are
no rough spots in the hole, where the leader could become damaged
and weak. |
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#2  figure
#3 |
| Remove the front part
of pin, as shown in figure 2-3. This part of the pin runs only part
way through the plug and will come out in one short piece. |
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#4  figure
#5 |
| Turn plug upside down and remove the
rest of the pin, as in Figure #4. The hole closest to the eye runs
directly through the plug. Figure #5 |
figure #6 |
| Thread leader line through
back hole, as shown in Figure #6. Add a small plastic bead between
the hook and the plug to act as a bumper for the knot tied to the
swivel that is attached to the hook. |
figure #7 |
| Tandem trebles can also
be used. (Note that trolling speed makes a difference in how far
you space the hooks together. For a fast troll, hooks can be spread
apart more (1-2 inches), as they have a tendency to sweep back and
hold close to the plug. During a slower troll, tie the hooks closer
together (0-1 inch), as they will hang down away from the plug.
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figure #8 |
If you want
to run hooks farther back, jam a toothpick into the bead where the
line is running through. This will allow you to set the hook back
as far as you want, by using the bead as a sliding bumper. If your
plug is broken off, on a fish or bottom, it will usually float to
the surface, where it can be retrieved and used again. |
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