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Yes and no, Hogg says

Among the stunts Angel has performed for television audiences are being towed 80 feet into the air while handcuffed inside a barrel filled with water, then releasing the barrel after Angel had taken off the handcuffs and tied himself to a safety rope

In spring, you should only need a suspending jerkbait and fluke minnow

Yes, it may take a bit of extra time, but it will be worth it in the end.

Many anglers struggle to narrow down what baits work best during different seasons

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