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Unread 03/10/2012, 04:25 PM   #17
namxas
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Thanks for all the kind words.

A well-fed volitans can esily go a month without losing too much body mass, as can fuzzies, altho fuzzies will lose more weight over the same period of time...IIRC, they will lose about 10% more weight than the volitans.

The 50 lb test monofilament can be had at most sproting goods stores and tackle shops. Our first "stealth sticks" were modified commercial acrylic feeding sticks from the LFS. We now order 1/8" acrylic rod and make them from that, which is nice, because we can control the length of the stick that way.

It's really all about presentation, food size, technique, and patience (as mentioned).

We're currently working on an "improved", less visible stick, so stay tuned...


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