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Bomb rig

Free-running bomb rig for searching the swim. Anywhere in the swim, searching

1Mainline 0.19-0.22 mm27-45 g distance bomb3Quick-change bead4Quick-change swivel54-6 in hooklength, 0.18 mm6Size 16-14, pellet ormaggot
Anywhere in the swim, searching

The parts, top to bottom

  1. Mainline 0.19-0.22 mm
  2. 7-45 g distance bomb - Preston Distance Bombs: 7, 15, 20, 30, 45 g. Free-running, so fish feel no resistance
  3. Quick-change bead
  4. Quick-change swivel
  5. 4-6 in hooklength, 0.18 mm
  6. Size 16-14, pellet or maggot

Choosing the parts? The guides cover line, hooks, bait and shotting.

How to fish it

Free-running: fish feel no resistance on the take.

Questions

What hook does the Bomb use?
Size 16-14, pellet or maggot.
What line does the Bomb use?
Mainline 0.19-0.22 mm.

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