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  1. 09-12-2013, 12:30 PM #11
    anglerdave
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    Quote Originally Posted by redietz View Post
    I would use either 4x or 5x depending on the water.
    I would agree.
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  2. 09-12-2013, 02:37 PM #12
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    With that size hooks (usually) I'll use a 4X in our larger (rocky) mountain streams. With slower and still waters I like the 5X.
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  3. 09-16-2013, 06:14 PM #13
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    As I read by Harvey just as long as I can get the line in the hook eye is right.And he never used anything smaller than 5x.
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  4. 09-17-2013, 01:47 PM #14
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    Divide by 3 and round down.
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