>>963818I know a guy who got hooked two times (both ER visit worthy) and from then on crimped down the barbs on all his hooks. No more ER. Although, it is a klutzy fuck. The only time I've been hooked good was when I was 5yo and a family member (8yo) didn't look behind while casting. Got my ear pierced by the hook.
>>963849Yeah, it is the pH level of the water that plays the largest role in microbe levels. Rainwater (5.6pH) make the seawater (8.2pH) more neutral, lowering the pH and allowing bacteria to go nuts.
>>963879Bright flashy ones for sunny days and high water visibility.
Dark clangy ones for Dusk & Dawn and low water visibility.
