There is a simple solution for you. Out here I have done a ton of saltwater bass fishing. the normal depths are between 40-70 ft and I am mosty using 5 inch swimbaits on 1/2 oz heads. This is similar to what your doing because in both cases there is a lot of line out when you set the hook. If I swung the rod hard and then reeled I would probably hook 5-10% no matter how fast my rod is. The key is to reel FIRST. Reel hard until all the slack and stretch is gone from the line, then swing hard and continue reeling. This method is used by all the good saltwater bass guys. Your hook up ratio will go up a lot. For an experiment, have a buddy stand 50 yds ( or as long as you can) and wrap the line around your hand. Have a little slack in the line just like you would if you were fishing. Then have him set the hook. You will be surprised at weak a rod only hook set is. Then tri it again and just have him reel with the rod pointed at you. Just the reel will be a stronger hook set then just the rod. Last try it with reel first and then swing the rod when the line gets tight. This will be the strongest hook set. You must reel fast and you must reel when you swing. Line and rods have a lot of stretch especially when you have a lot of line out. You can get by with a rod first hook set when you are fishing close.
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