IdahoLunkerHunter Posted June 13, 2008 Author Posted June 13, 2008 To all... I went out last night fishin for smallies for about an hour, biggest was about 3 lbs, no pics . I caught 6 fish. Only missed one fish which was a dink. I paid specific attention to setting the hook harder and I didn't lose one fish after the hook was set. I also paid attention to once I had a bite, pre-loading the slack just untill it got a little tight and then snapped the rod, worked perfect. Problem solved Thanks all for the suggestions. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted June 13, 2008 Super User Posted June 13, 2008 ;D ;D ;D WOO-HOO! ;D ;D ;D 8-) Quote
Big-O Posted June 14, 2008 Posted June 14, 2008 And Yee Hah to ya. Every morning after a night of fishing, my left side ribs are bruised and sore to the touch. Wow that's a great feeling! Big O Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted June 14, 2008 Posted June 14, 2008 Slap your chest And Yee Hah to ya. Every morning after a night of fishing, my left side ribs are bruised and sore to the touch. Wow that's a great feeling! Big O http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v311/rustyhooks/?action=view¤t=headbutt.flv Quote
Teria Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 To all... I went out last night fishin for smallies for about an hour, biggest was about 3 lbs, no pics . I caught 6 fish. Only missed one fish which was a dink. I paid specific attention to setting the hook harder and I didn't lose one fish after the hook was set. I also paid attention to once I had a bite, pre-loading the slack just untill it got a little tight and then snapped the rod, worked perfect. Problem solved Thanks all for the suggestions. I'm glad your problem is solved. I wish it was as easy for me. This has been my weakness from the start. I think your right. Paying attention has allot to do with this matter. I get very frustrated every time I lose a fish. It happens to me allot. :'( I went fishing Wednesday and I set the hook, just not good enough. I had two fish that were lost right before I could get them in the boat. My husband says it's going to break my heart when I lose a 6lb fish because I didn't set the hook good. It already does break my heart and they were just keepers. Teria Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted June 16, 2008 Super User Posted June 16, 2008 Tip: Good hookset is a function of speed, not power. I wanted to highlight George's post again, especially for Teria. The hookset is not about power and strength. Practice "quick" and your problem will vanish! 8-) Quote
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