04-22-2007, 07:12 PM
well, first off, welcome to bft! it is guys with good reports and questions like you that keep BFT rolling. the mods just clean up a bit!
id say the best thing to do is ask your friends what technique they are using. obviously they are doing something right!
as far as letting it sink, or just starting reeling- that depends on how deep the fish are. if they are on top, then reel right away. if they are near bottom, let it sink a bit. this can vary during the day because fish will sometimes start out on top, and move down as the sun gets too bright. so, dont be afraid to try everything until you figure it out. then it will just be a matter of repeating whats working.
also, sometimes it pays to stop reeling briefly then start back up again. be random and it pays off at times by triggering more strikes.
i wouldnt rip their heads off with the hook set, but definately firm up the line with a tug.... then, be sure not to slack it up after that. that is when fish are lost. a lot of people set the hook and then return their rod tip down, slacking the line up. keep that rod bent!
hope this helps, and welcome to bft!
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id say the best thing to do is ask your friends what technique they are using. obviously they are doing something right!
as far as letting it sink, or just starting reeling- that depends on how deep the fish are. if they are on top, then reel right away. if they are near bottom, let it sink a bit. this can vary during the day because fish will sometimes start out on top, and move down as the sun gets too bright. so, dont be afraid to try everything until you figure it out. then it will just be a matter of repeating whats working.
also, sometimes it pays to stop reeling briefly then start back up again. be random and it pays off at times by triggering more strikes.
i wouldnt rip their heads off with the hook set, but definately firm up the line with a tug.... then, be sure not to slack it up after that. that is when fish are lost. a lot of people set the hook and then return their rod tip down, slacking the line up. keep that rod bent!
hope this helps, and welcome to bft!
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