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[gabe]

Great info. Thanks for posting!

[Champ188]

7 hours ago, cheesemaster said:

Is the importance of the fluorocarbon for the sinking or the no stretch? Maybe both?

Sinks, minimal stretch and very low visibility.

[Bill Babler]

That would be my guess too.

[top_dollar]

The stiffness of the fc keeps the baits from tangling as much. 

[focused fishing]

22 hours ago, cheesemaster said:

Is the importance of the fluorocarbon for the sinking or the no stretch? Maybe both?

You're all correct, low stretch, helps the baits to sink and it is stiffer so the they tangle less. 

[Champ188]

Stiffness matters.

[jolicious]

Thank you Mr. Eric - great article!

If I may add:

In spring, I like to throw the double fluke rig as far as I can and immediately reel 5-10' of line back to me as fast as I can once the rig hits the water. It looks awfully erratic on top, with both baits jumping around and over each other.

Then I just kill it.....

wait for a 2 or 3 count.....

twitch...

twitch...

(if the top water bite is decent, this is usually when your arm get broken   ).

If no bites, I'll reel back in and start over. My best success with this is 10' or less once water is in upper 50's / lower 60's and C-L-E-A-R....