I fish hard jerks a lot in the winter, about 60% of the time. The obvious strikes are a no brainer. But many times I just set the hook with out any real sign that I need to do so,and it is fish on.I fished today and the wind and cold were brutal, however tree times, I felt the need to set and bass were on.The line had about a 2' to 3 ' arc with lots of boat movement,yet I knew? I don`t watch line nearly as much as the past,its mostly touch.
I use 15# braid w/ 12 # floro leader on moderately priced rods that don`t offer an overwhelming advantage imo.
Does anyone else manage to catch bass under these mysterious conditions.Some time do you just know.
C22
