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Freshwater Phil custom tied bass rig

I've been using this rig for both largemouth and smallmouth bass for about 5 years, as well as an occasional striper. My numbers and sizes skyrocketed to triple of what they were before using live bait. Check out my bass page by clicking here; most of the bass were caught using this rig. (bear in mind that bass in this part of the country don't usually grow over 6 lbs)…

Freshwater Phil custom tied bass rigs use ultra sharp 3/0 wide gap hooks, your choice of 14 LB or 30 LB Fireline in smoke color, and a snap swivel for quick and easy attaching to your swivel.

Order your Freshwater Phil custom tied bass rig available in 3', 4' or 5' lengths, free shipping to the continental US and Canada. (Fish bobber 1'- 4' from the bottom , order appropriate size for you area).

Freshwater Phil custom tied bass rig
5 rigs per package

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Only $14.99 # 8000
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Instructions:
For use with bobbers. 1) Tie a snap swivel to your main line.
2) Snap Freshwater Phil bass rig to your swivel, then attach bobber. For popping corks, attach rig to bottom, your main line snap to top of popping cork.
3) Clip a split shot about 2' above the hook
4) Bait hook with live minnow hooked through upper lip, or any other live bait (worms, leeches, etc) permitted in your area.
5) When bass takes bobber , reel any slack line then wait for about 5 seconds before setting hook in a long, hard upward motion. Fish normally get hooked in the roof or side of the mouth.
6) When you land the fish, stop reeling before your swivel hits your rod tip to avoid damaging it and / or losing the fish.

General Instructions:
Store rigs in original bags when not in use.
Sinkers and main line swivels or snaps are not included with any rigs.
If you plan to live release, crimping your barb will increase the odds of your fish surviving, but slightly decrease the chance of landing the fish.

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