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DIY Gear

Make your own lures, push boundaries and catch more fish with MWO articles on Do-It-Yourself Gear.

 

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Tip: Organizing Your Plastics with Brad Hawthorne

 

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A Great Soft Plastic for All Seasons: The Do-it Essential Series Lizard

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