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While this isnt an exact science, itll get you close

The brain only retains the first two or three anyway, so make those count

During some tournaments when the fish really shut down, guys who fish a Carolina rig will win, said Collins, who suggests using a half-ounce sinker, a 2-foot leader, and a 6-inch lizard

Responsible Angling Practices Beyond legal requirements, follow best practices: Return all coarse fish carefully and quickly Dont move fish between venues (disease transmission risk) Dispose of line properly (wildlife hazard) Respect other anglers (maintain reasonable peg distance) Take litter home (leave venues cleaner than found) The UKs coarse fishing heritage depends on responsible stewardship