Monday, July 28, 2014

Top summer tactics for weed walleyes - Outdoor News - June 2014

Top summer tactics for weed walleyes - Outdoor News - June 2014: "I like pursuing weed walleyes because the average angler doesn’t target these fish nearly enough. They demand slightly different tactics but weeds can be a prime fishing spot. I’ve done this in Canada and in the States, and it’s generally an untapped resource. Bottom line, it’s no accident when bass guys  occasionally catch walleyes."



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Low-Tech Bassin': How to Locate and Catch Bass Without the Gadgetry | Game & Fish

Low-Tech Bassin': How to Locate and Catch Bass Without the Gadgetry | Game & Fish: "There are many anglers that are without the use of a boat. Some use rental fleets or other craft like kayaks and float tubes, or simply walk the shoreline looking for that better spot to fish."



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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

On Top In Summer | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

On Top In Summer | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Fishing topwater baits in the summer can be extremely rewarding. The bass' metabolism is going to be very high and they will chase baits in summertime-warm water. Also, this is the time of year the shad come to the surface, then you should look for active baitfish on the surface of the water"



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Tuesday, July 22, 2014

The Care and Maintenance of Crankbaits | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

The Care and Maintenance of Crankbaits | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Crankbaits are, by their nature, lures that to a degree fish themselves. It's seems reasonable that there can't be much to fishing these plugs since all you have to do is throw and crank them into the boat. Well if you really learn to use these versatile plugs there is lot more to the issue than it appears including keeping them in optimum condition for fishing. Most of today's cranks are rather reliable as purchased off the shelf. They run straight and perform at the depth for which they are rated."



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Tube Baits Explained | How To Rig A Tube Bait | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Tube Baits Explained | How To Rig A Tube Bait | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Tournament fishing tips, that's what this column is about. I usually write about your mental state and how to approach your next tournament. While I feel strongly that your confidence and positive attitude is still the best thing to have in your "tackle box," a few good lures will still come in handy."



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Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Kayak Fishing - Tips for Trolling

Kayak Fishing - Tips for Trolling: "Several years ago one of our fishing team members bought a kayak that was designed for kayak fishing - specifically,"



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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Summer bass fishing has been hotter than expected | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Summer bass fishing has been hotter than expected | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com: "Quite often during the stifling heat of the summer, bass fishing becomes more and more difficult because of high water temperatures.

I mean, would you want to burn up a bunch of energy chasing down a meal in today’s funk?

But remarkably, fishing tournaments out of Bob’s Fishing Hole on the Northwest River in southern-most Chesapeake have been producing some excellent catches. Many five-fish limits have been averaging three pounds a fish or more."



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Tubing On Big Water | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Tubing On Big Water | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "We bass angler's are always looking for new weapons in our ever growing arsenal of tackle. If it is new or different and catches fish, we want one, or two or three. The tube jig is just such a bait"



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WalleyeTelevision.com: Catching Walleyes In Weeds - Walleye Fishing Video

WalleyeTelevision.com: Catching Walleyes In Weeds - Walleye Fishing Video: "A populations of walleyes live in the weeds all year round and you can catch them with the right lures and presentations. Rapala X-Rap Shad."



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Spinnerbaits, Topwater Baits, & Crankbaits | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Spinnerbaits, Topwater Baits, & Crankbaits | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Serious and even not so serious, bass anglers should never leave home without an assortment of spinnerbaits, topwaters and lipless crankbaits, why?
Because they are Efficient, Always, Successful, Year-round Baits
If you were to look in a professional angler's boat during practice before a big tournament, chances are you would see spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits and topwater baits tied on to at least three rods, and they would either be on the deck or within easy reach in the rod box. The main reason for having these baits tied on at all times is that these are fish finding and fish catching baits that always work."



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The Right Crankbait | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

The Right Crankbait | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Most bass fishermen know that crankbaits rank among the most productive and user-friendly lures in existence. Various cranks look mighty similar in tackle trays, though, so picking the best lure to use can get confusing. Retrieve is another variable that defines whether you get the job done. B.A.S.S. pro Terry Butcher has depended on crankbaits for many of his wins, and has an advanced approach to selecting and fishing crankbaits."



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Saturday, July 12, 2014

Bass Fishing Tips: How Would a Pro Bass Angler Fish Your Home Lake? | Havalon Knives

Bass Fishing Tips: How Would a Pro Bass Angler Fish Your Home Lake? | Havalon Knives: "All fishermen have their honey holes. You know – those spots you go back to over and over because they always seem to produce. It’s like we fish our memories. But did you ever wonder what it would be like to approach the lake from a completely new perspective?"



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Top 20 Bass Fishing Tips - News - Bubblews

Top 20 Bass Fishing Tips - News - Bubblews: "Before heading out to catch some bass, take a look at these 20 important bass fishing tips.

1. Fish slowly, providing better action and enabling the fish to have ample eye contact.

2. When the bite seems to slow down, you should slow also down. Work methodically until you find the fish.

3. Always be aware of your weather forecast. Wind, storms, and lightening kill. Safety comes first.

4. If wet feet bother you on rainy days, try a pair of GORE-TEX sox. They are waterproof and can be worn in any shoe or boot."



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Where's The Bass? | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Where's The Bass? | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Where's the what? Where's the bass! How many of us anglers (tournament and recreational) go to a body of water you've never fished before, drop the boat in the water, then ask this question to yourself? This is probably one of the biggest topics in bass fishing that an angler should learn more about."



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Fishing With The Wind | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Fishing With The Wind | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "When I first began fishing tournaments, panic set in any time the wind forecast was over 10 mph. I hated the wind because it made boat control difficult, drained trolling motor batteries, caused constant backlashes and left me with some "punk" hairdos before they were in style. I detested the wind - it blew my mind and gave me a bad attitude. I was defeated before I ever made my first cast.
   One day, I remember reading an article about the wind being your friend. It said success would improve for those who quit fighting it and worked with it instead. I studied that article in depth and began readjusting my attitude."



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Try The Finesse Side Of Bassin | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Try The Finesse Side Of Bassin | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "When it comes to catching bass you have a ton of presentation options to choose from. For those of you who like to power fish you can throw spinnerbaits or maybe crankbaits, but when the bass get a little tight lipped what do you turn to too get bass over the side of your boat? Lighten up a little. Finesse bassin holds the key to success when the bite gets tough."



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Friday, July 11, 2014

Building a better angler via the confidence factor - Outdoor News - April 2014

Building a better angler via the confidence factor - Outdoor News - April 2014: "When I talk about the confidence factor in fishing, we’re tackling a topic much deeper that just having an overall positive attitude. Confidence in our lures, for example, requires time and effort as we sort through our tackle boxes and throw out stuff that rarely touches water. If you’re out fishing, and you’re worried about using the right lure, then  it’s time to change. Spring provides an obvious time to sort through open water equipment."



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Beating The Dog Days of Summer | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Beating The Dog Days of Summer | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Here we are again, facing the tremendous heat of summer. In the desert southwest, during the so-called "dog days" of summer, anglers feel the heat and so do the fish. Summertime temperatures can reach well over 100 degrees with water temperatures reaching above the 80-degree mark. When the water gets this hot, bass are no different from the rest of us; they seek out any opportunity to escape the boiling water. Whether it's under a weed mat, hidden in oxygen-giving timber, the shade of a boat dock or positioning themselves near a cool running inlet, be assured, the bass are still feeding actively. You may need a couple gallons of Gatorade and a wet towel, but the fishing action can be sizzling"



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Hot Weather Fishing | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Hot Weather Fishing | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "And I'm not talking about your favorite salsa or a fresh jalapeno pepper. I'm talking about bass fishing in the heat of the day on a sweltering, hot day in south Texas. There is nothing like south Texas heat. You go to bed, it's still 100 degrees or more, wake up at 5:00 a.m. and it's a chilly 85. No there's nothing quite like it. But south Texas bass are accustomed to the heat, more so than fishermen. At least they don't sunburn like us crazy fishermen."



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Pond Fishing | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Pond Fishing | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "When fishing a small pond, tactics lend themselves to the finesse approach -- innertube floats, canoes, kayaks, two-man plastic pontoons, even a pair of waders.
   Mini-boats come in handy when a pond's perimeter has been ringed with vegetation, which is almost always the case. How many times have you walked as close to the shoreline as possible, and cast blindly to the middle? Maybe it was the only way to reach open water. Chances are, you were casting away from the best fish habitat, rather than to it. Worse, you wound up stripping moss from your hooks, like peeling a stringy, green banana."



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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Night Fishing: Be Prepared | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Night Fishing: Be Prepared | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Summertime arrives with temperatures that are hot and nighttime fishing becomes an inviting proposition. However, fishing your hometown lake at night requires much more preparation than daytime fishing does. That body of water so familiar and friendly during the day becomes foreign and sometimes hostile as darkness descends. With just a little more preparation it can be enjoyed however, and the results can be absolutely super. Being pro-active instead of reactive will ensure a safe and enjoyable venture in the darkness of night."



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The Finer Points of Punching Mats | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

The Finer Points of Punching Mats | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Two bass fishing tactics are commonly used to pull big bass from massive grass mats, throwing a hollow body frog for those fish willing to smash through the “roof,” and punching through the grass for those holding below. If bass aren’t hitting the top, the choice is already made. Put up your dukes and start punchin’.
   Endless grass mats make it seem like B.A.S.S. Elite pro Terry Scroggins is searching for a needle in haystack. With each pitch, Scroggins’ big weight hits the dense mat, punches a hole and pulls his Big Show Craw down beneath the grass. He lifts the bait a time or two to see if anyone is home, pulls the bait back out of the same hole and then pitches to another spot. The approach appears random, but Scroggins is highly intentional about his lure choice, the spots where he flips it and each presentation."



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Trophy Bass Lakes in Minnesota

Trophy Bass Lakes in Minnesota: "While I stood there watching the weigh-in I thought to myself that the bass these guys think of as average, we up in Minnesota think of as trophies. I was watching a bass fishing tournament in Eufaula, Ala., and some 7- to 9-pound bass had been caught and brought to the scales. When I asked the anglers who caught the fish if they thought these were trophies, they said “no.” A trophy to them is over 10 pounds."



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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Float Tube Fishing | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Float Tube Fishing | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Want to hit those honey holes out in the middle of the lake, but don't have the buck's to spend on a bass rig? Not enough room at your place to keep it? Can't even launch a jon boat into your favorite fishing hole? Well, the solution to your problem might be a float tube. You can get everything you need for less than $150.00, but always remember, you get what you pay for."



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Bass Fishing: Tips for using topwater baits | The Rock River Times

Bass Fishing: Tips for using topwater baits | The Rock River Times: "The anticipation instantly begins as your topwater bait hits the water. As the rings of water slowly dissipate, you can almost feel a bass wheeling around and keying in on your bait. As you begin your retrieve, you know at any instant the explosion of a rocket-like green torpedo bolting out of the water could happen. That is why I love topwater fishing for largemouth bass. Aside from being a kick in the pants to fish, topwater baits are also highly effective tools of the trade under the right conditions."



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Seven Hot Bass Fishing Tips - AverageOutdoorsman.com

Seven Hot Bass Fishing Tips - AverageOutdoorsman.com: "Everyone knows that bass fishing in the summer can be tough. It may certainly be tough, but not impossible. Some of the biggest bass of the year can be caught in the summer. Here are seven tips that can help you catch those summer time monsters."



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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Dealing With Post Front Conditions | Bass Fishing Notes

Dealing With Post Front Conditions | Bass Fishing Notes: "Slow presentations can often be effective if you know where the bass are holding but what do you do when you’re not sure?"



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Master a single lure to catch more bass, Bassmaster pros say - Louisiana Sportsman

Master a single lure to catch more bass, Bassmaster pros say - Louisiana Sportsman: "No self-respecting angler would wager his entire day on a single bait. Diversity breeds opportunity, and keeping options handy fosters confidence."



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Sunday, July 6, 2014

Don't Give 'Em No Lip! | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Don't Give 'Em No Lip! | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "When I first became introduced to the lipless crankbait I was primarily in the "farm pond" phase of my fishing career. When I could get off after school or during the summer, my trusty (?) 1947 four-cylinder Willis would hit the county roads of Lamar and Red River county finding as many folks as possible who would let a kid cast in their farm pond. Among the real producers in my tackle box were some swimming minnow-type baits"



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A less traditional, more wacky way to catch bass | The Kansas City Star

A less traditional, more wacky way to catch bass | The Kansas City Star: "Midway through a fishing trip on Bone Creek Lake, Zac Udock had a wacky idea.

The bass weren’t biting other baits, so it was time for Udock to go to his secret weapon— the wacky rig.

“This is my go-to bait,” Udock said as he displayed a six-inch-long plastic stick worm that was hooked in the middle instead of the end. “This lake has a lot of bass in it, but it also gets a ton of pressure."



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Thursday, July 3, 2014

Try The Finesse Side Of Bassin | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Try The Finesse Side Of Bassin | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "When it comes to catching bass you have a ton of presentation options to choose from. For those of you who like to power fish you can throw spinnerbaits or maybe crankbaits, but when the bass get a little tight lipped what do you turn to too get bass over the side of your boat? Lighten up a little. Finesse bassin holds the key to success when the bite gets tough."



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Beating The Dog Days of Summer | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Beating The Dog Days of Summer | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Here we are again, facing the tremendous heat of summer. In the desert southwest, during the so-called "dog days" of summer, anglers feel the heat and so do the fish. Summertime temperatures can reach well over 100 degrees with water temperatures reaching above the 80-degree mark. When the water gets this hot, bass are no different from the rest of us; they seek out any opportunity to escape the boiling water. Whether it's under a weed mat, hidden in oxygen-giving timber, the shade of a boat dock or positioning themselves near a cool running inlet, be assured, the bass are still feeding actively. You may need a couple gallons of Gatorade and a wet towel, but the fishing action can be sizzling!"



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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Fishing Smallmouth Bass – All About a Fun Filled Fishing Experience | Fishing Tackle

Fishing Smallmouth Bass – All About a Fun Filled Fishing Experience | Fishing Tackle: "There are not many things, which can be considered more fun than fishing smallmouth bass. This is because it is considered to be the toughest fish to catch in freshwater. If there are currents in the river, when you are fishing for this species, you will have a hard time controlling it. Most fishermen find this experience very exhilarating and enjoy these moments thoroughly. You can fish for smallmouth bass in deep rivers as well as in shallow lakes by wading through them.  Some smallmouth bass fishing tips and techniques will help you catch them better than if you go unprepared. The first thing is to get a fishing license and get knowledge about the lakes or rivers in which they usually inhabit."



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BASS FISHING WITH WEIGHTLESS SENKOS - Mp3 Download (2.33 MB)

BASS FISHING WITH WEIGHTLESS SENKOS - Mp3 Download (2.33 MB):



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How To Fish Tube Baits | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

How To Fish Tube Baits | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "
The names Bobby and Garry Garland are certain to be enshrined in the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame one day due to the original tube bait the brothers developed called the Gitzit. The invented the lure to help them catch finicky fish on Lake Mead in Arizona. It is still one of the best finesse baits ever designed. There are tons of knock-offs, but a lot of anglers insist that the original Gitzit is the best. Sadly Bobby and Garry have both passed on. I actually met up with Garry a few years before he died and fished Roosevelt with him."



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Two Secrets To More Summertime Bass | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Two Secrets To More Summertime Bass | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "FLW pro David Dudley has 33 Top 10 finishes and 6 wins under his belt. He won the FLW Championship in 2003, and was named the FLW Tour Angler of the Year in 2008, 2011 and 2012. In short, the guy knows how to catch bass.
   In the summertime, if he’s not deep-cranking a Fat Free Shad BD8, he’s thinking soft plastics. Here are two of his favorite ways to fish soft plastics for hot weather bass, and two secrets he uses with those rigs to catch more, bigger bass than his competition."



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Top 5 Spots for Finding Bass Quickly | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Top 5 Spots for Finding Bass Quickly | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "We all have our favorite lakes that we fish all the time and know dozens of secret honey holes. Most of these sweet spots took lots of scouting to find, a luxury you don't have on a new lake. Following are my top five spots to help you find bass quickly the next time you're on a new lake trying to find a few fish or if you're in a tournament and need one or two more keepers to fill your limit."



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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Ely, Minnesota Area Fishing Report June 30, 2014

Ely, Minnesota Area Fishing Report June 30, 2014: "Walleye fishermen have been doing well with good numbers of fish, but many of them taken have been on the small size with a few bruisers thrown in. The vast majority of folks are using leeches or crawlers on a spinner rig, but the evening bite continues for those using a lighted bobber  becoming a more common practice and can be used from shore or anchored near an offshore reef."



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자유게시판 - Weed Bed Walleye Fishing Secrets

자유게시판 - Weed Bed Walleye Fishing Secrets: "Mulching the garden well with organic materials will help preserve moisture and nutrients in the ground, while preventing the proliferation of weeds. Make sure to select natural materials, rather than painted rocks or chemically-treated wood bits."



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DBWorks Technical Center - Early Bass Fishing Tips

DBWorks Technical Center - Early Bass Fishing Tips: "Every bass angler possess an arsenal of bass fishing bait in his/her tackle penalty area. All different shapes, sizes, colors and types can lead to the selection a hard one for the novice. Heck, picking the best lure can be a challenge for a professional at times, too. Understand a help guide for some on the lures available at sporting goods stores pretty much."



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카페이슈 - Bass Fishing Jig Types

카페이슈 - Bass Fishing Jig Types: "If you'd like to learn how to trap largemouth bass this article is for you personally personally. I'm going to provide you with 3 easy get a bass fishing tips. These tips are being listed in no particular order and defiantly will help any bass fisherman catch more fish. If these tips seem simplistic, that's as it is. My fishing mentor educated me in many rice that for the fishing known as things in many cases are the right."



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Roboworm Straight Tail Worms « Wired2Fish

Roboworm Straight Tail Worms « Wired2Fish: "The Roboworm Straight Tail Worm might hold the unique distinction of having caught more bass in recent years in professional tournament fishing than any other single manufactured bait. At least you would think so with the amount of anglers seen with a spinning rod in hand fishing away from the bank in these later season tournaments.

The bait is one heck of a fish catcher there is no doubt. It’s such a simple design but there is a lot that makes a Roboworm Straight Tail such a dynamite fish catcher. Here are the characteristics that make it a great worm:"



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