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?
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?
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.
White Water Monty 2.00 (WWM)
Future Long Islander (ASAP)
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.
Braid is also a lot better than mono in these situations.
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.
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.
awesome info, thanks for sharing.