07-25-2013, 12:03 PM
I have got my perch fishing location dialed in good, and can consistently get lots of bites - I just can't get many fish to the boat.
At first I was using old-style baitholder hooks with cut bait. Then after finding what an improvement circle hooks made for catfish, I bought some small circle hooks for perch fishing.
So far the circle hooks have helped some, but not much. Strangely, most of the perch I do bring to the boat on circle hooks have swallowed the hook. I put my rod in a holder, and waited for the fish to set the hook before picking it up. I have been careful not to cover the hook point with bait. I'm guessing that between the perch's soft bite and my ultra-light rod, there isn't enough pressure there to punch the hook in until they swallow it and take off?
Any advice?
Thanks.
Paul
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At first I was using old-style baitholder hooks with cut bait. Then after finding what an improvement circle hooks made for catfish, I bought some small circle hooks for perch fishing.
So far the circle hooks have helped some, but not much. Strangely, most of the perch I do bring to the boat on circle hooks have swallowed the hook. I put my rod in a holder, and waited for the fish to set the hook before picking it up. I have been careful not to cover the hook point with bait. I'm guessing that between the perch's soft bite and my ultra-light rod, there isn't enough pressure there to punch the hook in until they swallow it and take off?
Any advice?
Thanks.
Paul
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