I wind quickly when bit until the rod is loaded and set upwards. I don't pump but keep the rod loaded and just wind it in. Pumping wears a hole in the mouth and the hook may come out (especially live bait fishing). Also, I never drop the rod tip on the swing or during the fight as this allows the fish to turn its head and get going into the rocks. If you drop the rod tip on a good bass even 6 inches it may be enough for it to get behind a rock. I fish zero-give drags for this same reason.