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“Bait and switch;\u201d sounds like a used car sales routine and, essentially, it is. In this instance, however, it\u2019s a slick move with a good reputation. Experienced captains use the technique to help novice saltwater fly-fishermen gain confidence in their fly casting, retrieves, and hook-setting abilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

The basic premise is really simple.<\/h4>\n

“The goal is to excite seriously large surface-feeding predators with a large popper in the hopes of getting them to gobble a surface popper or streamer fly,\u201d explains Catalano. \u201cThe key is to remove the hooks from the surface plug. That way, even if a monster fish crushes the lure, you can still pull it away. If that happens two or three times, the fish can become seemingly crazed with rage.\u201d<\/p>\n

As one angler continues to retrieve the hookless popper on a spinning rod, the second angler casts the fly as the chase comes into range. Frustrated with being unable to hold onto the lure, big fish lash out at the fly.<\/p>\n

To be sure, this technique is a really basic trick \u2013 but it is amazingly successful at connecting youngsters and novice fly-rodders with some real tackle busters. While most popular with fly-casters, the procedure can also be employed with spinning gear by throwing a hookless popper and then following it up with a large soft-plastic jerk bait along the lines of a 10-inch Hogy lure.<\/p>\n

The old bait and switch; give it a try next time you have a novice angler aboard who needs a confidence boost. You\u2019ll be amazed at the results!<\/p>\n

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