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The Fishing Line by Helen Wren
The Fort Walton Beach-Destin Open Billfish Tournament looms as crews prep gear and tactics. Mates discuss baits and lures, from bonitos to soft heads and rattlers, while debates over bait versus lure continue. Jackie Arnold stresses timing, skill, and luck in landing a marlin. The article captures gatekeeping knowledge and the evolving lure market in local sportfishing culture.
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