08-09-2013, 04:31 AM
Absolutely agree with WH on this! I throw swimbaits a lot and with that leverage against you the last thing you want is a fish jumping. We sweep set and immediately put that rod tip down. Or when you get that feeling that the fish is coming up to jump, which is typical of big fish, you instantly throw the tip in the water and reel down to keep her from jumping. Another danger zone is at the boat when netting the fish, sweep them into the net without lifting the rod tip up in the air!
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