Mickey | Fri Apr-23-04 08:07 PM |
Member since Nov 13th 2003
60 posts
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#5003, "RE: Setting the hook on Swimbait fish??"
In response to Reply # 6
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thinkin about this again,I called Ken and asked him and he said hes watched the fish inhale and exhale the bait about as fast as you can think about setting the hook.Also I know for a fact that during the spawn-befor also-the bass are very teritorial.They will run up very fast and slap a bait up side the head. They arent trying to eat it, they are telling the bait to beat it.But I hope it doent keep you from going big.Ya win some and ya lose some!!! Mickey www.316lurecompany.com
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JCAB | Fri Apr-23-04 08:38 PM |
Member since Nov 21st 2002
98 posts
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#5004, "RE: Setting the hook on Swimbait fish??"
In response to Reply # 7
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I know how you feel. I fish swimbaits alot and still find myself losing fish on the hookset. Sounds like you've got a good rod, good line size, and most of all the stinger hook. I never use a stinger hook but I find that a good hookset is the sweep rather than the fish-lip rippin' type hookset (you know what I'm talking about). Also, drag-setting is very crucial. That is left to experimentation.Too loose or too tight is a no-no for me. Finding the magic drag setting for your setup means losing some and catching some. You just got to experiment. My catch to loss ratio would be about 90 %. To try to get to a hundred would be unrealistic I feel. Are you like losing close to 50%? Dude, you're the pro and you should be teaching us! Nah, Just kidding. Hope you come out strong at your next tournament. 777
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BURGIE | Mon Apr-26-04 10:38 AM |
Member since Feb 26th 2003
100 posts
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#5005, "RE: Setting the hook on Swimbait fish??"
In response to Reply # 0
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As hard as it might be, especially when you get the rush after seeing an explosion you have to start winding not swinging. The straight faster wind works but is hard to do. If you fish a stiff rod you will pull the bait pretty easily. That is why the pros fish soft tips on cranks. Also having fish blow up on the baits without hookin em is part of swim bait fishin, ask anyone who throws em consistently. Don't get down on yourself, just try the fast grind with a long sweep and good luck: BURGIE
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