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Lure Information
Plug performance guide: Rapala Deep Down Husky Jerk
DHJ12 and DHJ10
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Body length
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12cm and 9.5cm
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Weight
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3/8oz and 1/4oz
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Rattle?
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Yes
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Material
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Balsa
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Working depth
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Cast to 10ft, trolled to 15ft+
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I first used the 12cm version, and found that for trolling it did not
give enough feedback about weed and stuff to be really useful, but it
did catch perch and pike. They were never intended for trolling
however, and when cast it is very useful, crank it down and wait, it
will sink slowly on the weight of the leader, but a 5 second pause is
not enough to let it sink far, pike do like that pause and it's an
education for those who like to keep their lures moving just how
effective a stationary lure is at getting the take. Pity it's not
bigger, I think one an inch or so longer would be a better catcher of
big pike. The smaller one is a much better trolling lure giving plenty
of feedback and catching well, most notably a 9lb+ zander in June 2003
on a burning hot day. I've not used the small version for casting yet,
they are not imported into the UK so I never had enough to risk them
from the bank last season, I have now! |
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