What size hooks?
I've tied some Candy myself, along with some closer knock offs that have all caught fish. I'd like to say there's a best color to tie but all of what I made has done well, I believe it's the slow fall and minnow profile that makes it a real winner. Simple to tie and you can dress em up pretty or leave em near nekked and they still work. A good Crappie is a ball on my 4 weight.
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What size hooks?
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