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Old 07-04-2010, 08:24 PM
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Had a bash tying epoxy Corixa on size 14 B175..................


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Old 07-04-2010, 08:33 PM
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like it, all i would say is it's a bit portly! just that i find they work best when tied slim.
i might try epoxy on mine, should make em last a bit longer.

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Old 07-04-2010, 10:12 PM
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Looks good to me. A tasty morsel for any trout
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is there a more 'common name' for this...is it a back swimmer perhaps?
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Old 08-04-2010, 07:44 PM
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is there a more 'common name' for this...is it a back swimmer perhaps?
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spot on mate!
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thanks for that m8...and it does look as if it would raise interest with the trout in my area for sure...like the idea of a drop of epoxy to represent the air sack...you can send me a half dozen when you have a mind to...to test it here that is...lol
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