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What is Spoonplugging?

Spoonplugging was a word coined years ago, to express the things thought necessary to become a GREAT fisherman. To state it simply as possible, Spoonplugging is knowing what makes a fish tick, and what must be done to put him on the stringer. It could be stated another way: In order to catch a fish, we must be at the RIGHT PLACE, at the RIGHT TIME, and fishing in the RIGHT MANNER.

SPOONPLUGGING is an all inclusive word. It is a total concept for successful fishing. It is an understanding of how fish live, his habits, his instincts, his reaction to stimuli, how weather and water conditions affect him, where he is likely to be found under various conditions, and what it takes to put him on the stringer at that particular time

It is an orderly and precise manner in which to fish. It is confidence in one's fishing; the removal of fear in fishing strange waters and for strange species. It is the full understanding that there is no magic shortcut to success; and that successful fishing is predicated on knowledge and the implementation of this knowledge.

It is the willingness to put forth effort. It requires no special talent or ability to learn, only a strong desire to catch fish. We would wrap it all together and say, instead of the word 'Spoonplugging' -- "Knowledge is the key to fishing success"

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