When they strike

[porgy75]

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]

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]

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]

Plugging you want to strike immediately, .

I set the hook to cross their eyes.:D

[HerringRollins]

That's too broad of a question. Like jigmaster said, it depends on whether you are using artificials or bait.