I'm having the same problem you are sir.. I'm also using a new more sensitive rod w/ a fast tip.. I love the sensitivity but I'm not sure I'm liking this " mushy" feeling I'm getting when I go to set the hook, after 3 outings w/ the new rod I feel like I have no confidence in my hooksets AT ALL!!! the rod is a bps extreme 7ft mh fast tip... HELP?!?!!!