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Luke Wyrsta:
Nice work Jay! ;D

How has the exploration of the popping grounds been going?

Are there any genuine 100lber grounds up there?

Jay Burgess:

--- Quote from: Luke Wyrsta on April 13, 2008, 09:57:07 PM ---Nice work Jay! ;D

How has the exploration of the popping grounds been going?

Are there any genuine 100lber grounds up there?

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I think so Luke, but it's brutal ground, kinda like Shoalwater I'd say. Region hasn't really been fished by experienced GT popper fisherman so it's still pretty much untapped in that regard.

Heard of GT's caught up to 35kgs so I think there's a good chance of some 100lbers.

I gave the popping a break for a while - started losing too much gear  >:(

martin brennan:
Guys, yes I have used the split ring/swivel method too, but for longer jigs in particular have found the the further down the jig the hook is, the better - ie, longer assist. Spaniards feed (particularly on larger baits) by chopping the tail off and coming back to complete the job. Check your jigs out after a spaniard session and see where the majority of the teeth marks are. I have even had mates put a hook on the tail end of the jig as a 'stinger' and this works fine...until you drop it on coral.
Just my thoughts anyway, but whatever works use it!
cheers
martin 

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