They are very small and light, even today
Its important to be able to make long casts to actively schooling fish
A wild fish, who is big enough to need tailing, will have a tail large enough to hold
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Rig the curlytail grub for surf perch as pictured above) with the baitholder hook protruding at the base of the tail, and use a 25-30-inch leader with a red bead on the line just above the hook for added visual enticement (This works, trust me...) Slowly and steadily retrieve after a nice long cast to cover all the water, and only set the hook when the fish is 100% "ON!" Ignore bangs and little taps
When it comes to support, a snug (but not painful) heel pocket and insole can help keep your foot in place on the footbed, giving you a much improved sense of support while hiking or backpacking and a reduced chance of blisters