Hookset For Tube Jigs

[churchcc12]

After losing a smallie that would have beaten by PB by at least a pound today, I feel like I should ask this question. How do you guys set the hook when you're using a tube on a jighead? I've tried a couple different types of sets, but I can't find one that seems more consistent. 

[everythingthatswims]

Half way between a shakey head hookset and a drop shot hooket. Smallies have very hard mouths and don't get hooked as easily as largemouth. Sharp hooks and execute well!

[MIbassyaker]

Hmm. Never had any particular trouble with hooksets on tube baits. A quick, solid overhead pull does the job usually. A second hookset after reeling down following the first one sometimes helps. But for smallies, even more so than largemouth, not keeping a tight line is your worst enemy.

[EvanT123]

Hmm. Never had any particular trouble with hooksets on tube baits. A quick, solid overhead pull does the job usually. A second hookset after reeling down following the first one sometimes helps. But for smallies, even more so than largemouth, not keeping a tight line is your worst enemy.

I was going to write a response but this hits it on the head. I would add maybe a better description of the gear you are using and if you missed the fish on the hook set or lost it during the fight.

[drew4779]

With tube hooks I go over my head...t-rigged I go lower, reel about even with my chin.

[churchcc12]

Thanks for the help everybody. I lost this one during the fight, so I probably got some slack in the line somehow. I was using a st croix avid M/F spinning rod with 20lb power pro braid and a 10lb yozuri hybrid leader. In hindsight I probably should have given it a second set because he was relatively far away.