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In general the hook is concealed within the bait or trailed closely behind or within the lure. There is at least one known species of fish which will bite a bare colored hook, Sockeye Salmon. The hooks are usually, black, red or pink with pink being the favored color. For Sockeye fishing, usually a flasher or dodger is rigged in front of a 12 inch to 18 inch leader with the hook attached. The flasher giving the hook a side to side motion through the water when trolled.
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