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porgy75
10-23-2009, 05:48 PM
When the fish strike should I be letting them take the bait for a few seconds or should I be trying to set the hook right away? I always thought you should let them run but a buddy told me to snatch'em up.

Pebbles
10-23-2009, 09:18 PM
As soon as I feel the fish I try to hook them. I wonder if I am doing it correctly as well?:don't know why:

jigfreak
10-24-2009, 09:33 PM
You are talking about baitfishiing, no? Plugging you want to strike immediately, but-- some guys set the hook when they see the fish strike, I don't set the hook until I feel the weight.

As for baitfishing for bass, I don't set the hook until I count to 3, then set it hard. I don't use circles that much. If you do, all you have to do is reel in quickly after you reel in any slack.

rockhopper
10-26-2009, 07:01 PM
Plugging you want to strike immediately, .

I set the hook to cross their eyes.:D

HerringRollins
10-27-2009, 01:52 PM
That's too broad of a question. Like jigmaster said, it depends on whether you are using artificials or bait.