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Also, I question how long it would hold up in saltwater

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For residents exploring where to buy quality haddock or cod in Erwin, Erwin Fish Box emerges as a promising, local hidden gem worth considering.

Hoki can be found all around New Zealand, however they're more common off the coast of the South Island particularly in Cook Strait, off the West Coast, the Chatham Rise and the Campbell Plateau

That little lure took a beating and if the 9 lb Pike had of made one more run the hooks would have straightened out