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If the species you are targeting commonly feed on small shrimp you may struggle to get the bite if youre throwing a different baitfish imitation

How and Why : Theyre not super aggressive until theyve had a few meals

This is a great selection if you are fishing small to medium-sized fish like bass, redfish, and crappie