bumps instead of hits

[ledhead36]

I have been getting a lot of bumps but no solid hits? Changed plugs with different colors even tried to slow it down. They seem to be getting spooked. Any hints?

[Monty]

Last Sunday same problem.
Landed 1 24 inch bass, lost a decent fish and then had at least 10 hits with no hook ups.
Will try much more drastic retrievs and different "hook setting" techniques next time this happens.

[crosseyedbass]

I was fishing with my uncle one night, I kept him asking him why the sea robins wouldn't leave my plug alone. He took the pole next time I said that, yanked it real sharp,, and pulled in a 34" bass. You never know what those taps might be.

[nitestrikes]

Braid is also a lot better than mono in these situations.

[surferman]

If one technique does not work you have to change. Like monty said change the retrieve, or the set up. Eventually the bumps will stop and Hook ups will come.

[surfstix1963]

If you get bumps and are not hooking up stop the plug for a few seconds and if they want it they will take at that time bass are usually trying to injure the prey and get it by the head takes some time.

[wish4fish]

Braid is also a lot better than mono in these situations.

braid is the ****!

[buckethead]

Braid is also a lot better than mono in these situations.

Would certainly agree on that. When they are light hitting fish braid gives you a superior advantage.

[cowherder]

awesome info, thanks for sharing.