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Alternatively, we recommend you to drill a starting hole and to get the job done with a jigsaw

Here's how to develop that crucial muscle memory: Start with short casts: Practice 20-30 foot casts with tight spool tension Feather the spool: Keep light thumb pressure throughout the cast Brake before impact: Apply firm thumb pressure as your lure approaches the target Stop the spool: Press down completely when the lure hits water Based on our testing with hundreds of anglers, it takes roughly 50-100 practice casts to develop reliable thumb control

They have a small, backward-facing point near the tip of the hook

Final Thoughts Fishing from a float tube or inflatable vessel opens up a whole new world of opportunity