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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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