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Cheese can be an effective bait alternative when traditional baits aren't working

If you are able to remove the hook yourself, please follow these instructions: If the barb of the fish hook has not made its way under the skin, simply pull the hook back out in the direction opposite that it went in

According to Montgomery, the most effective way to make casts that are stealthy, long, accurate or some combination of the three is with a baitcasting rod and reel

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I especially find the suggestions for the plastic boxes

It makes it so much easier for a fish to shed the hook if you can't safely get it out