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David Walker shares the lure he learned about from fellow pro Kelly Jordon that helped him win the Dixie Duel on Lake Wheeler.

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<p> Elite Series Pro Kelly Jordon spent a week fishing with fellow pro angler David Walker a few years ago, and Walker came away with a new trick.</p>
Elite Series Pro Kelly Jordon spent a week fishing with fellow pro angler David Walker a few years ago, and Walker came away with a new trick.
<p> David Walker used the key lure he learned about from Jordon to win the Dixie Duel at Wheeler Lake in June.</p>
David Walker used the key lure he learned about from Jordon to win the Dixie Duel at Wheeler Lake in June.
<p> That lure was the Lake Fork Tackle Flutter Spoon, which comes in three-, four- and five-inch lengths. Pictured here are the Plain Jane (top) and Barfish (bottom).</p>
That lure was the Lake Fork Tackle Flutter Spoon, which comes in three-, four- and five-inch lengths. Pictured here are the Plain Jane (top) and Barfish (bottom).
<p> Walker casts a spoon on Day Three of the Dixie Duel. With them he prefers a seven-foot rod with medium- to medium-heavy action.</p>
Walker casts a spoon on Day Three of the Dixie Duel. With them he prefers a seven-foot rod with medium- to medium-heavy action.
<p> Walker said he has used braided line when casting spoons but calls it over-kill. Either fluorocarbon or regular monofilament will work fine. </p>
Walker said he has used braided line when casting spoons but calls it over-kill. Either fluorocarbon or regular monofilament will work fine. 
<p>  </p> <p> Walker said when bass are holding at depths around 20 feet, where it’s difficult to get a crankbait to run, the spoon gets there quickly and efficiently.</p>
 

Walker said when bass are holding at depths around 20 feet, where it’s difficult to get a crankbait to run, the spoon gets there quickly and efficiently.

<p> Walker adds that electronics are key in knowing where to throw the silverware.</p>
Walker adds that electronics are key in knowing where to throw the silverware.
<p> Persistence paid off for Walker, who recommended patience when learning to use the spoon, as with any new lure. "Just take that one thing with you. Don't take other stuff, because you're gonna bail on the new one."</p>
Persistence paid off for Walker, who recommended patience when learning to use the spoon, as with any new lure. “Just take that one thing with you. Don’t take other stuff, because you’re gonna bail on the new one.”

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