Setting The Hook

[Old plug]

These people in these fishing shows  know hooks, when were and how house them. Plus the value of sharp ones. To me that does not mean the most expensive.  Another thing about  these great big long rods they all seem to be using ,transmit a lot of hook set force without any big effort. .  Think one of those rods would make the whole casting experience a lot easier.  If I was still able to fish I would love to have one of those 8-9 foot things except for my drop shot fishing. For that I want nothing other  than a 6ft medium action ugly stick. I think the longer rod would get in any way for me for that.

[Mitch f]

7 hours ago, Devan S. said:

 

He closed the bail took a few cranks and set the hook with mono, on a normal 6ft spinning rod, at 60-70ft. buried every hook into my hand, hand closed. 

Were they buried before he set the hook or did it slip in your hands when he set the hook?

[Devan S.]

Its been 15 or so years ago so I don't know exactly. I know he was a hook set so hard you fall out the other side of the boat guy. 

I figure I was stuck somewhat prior to hook set but probably could have gotten them out myself. 

[oneshot]

On 1/14/2020 at 4:57 PM, Devan S. said:

Its been 15 or so years ago so I don't know exactly. I know he was a hook set so hard you fall out the other side of the boat guy. 

I figure I was stuck somewhat prior to hook set but probably could have gotten them out myself. 

Yes I was in Truman Lake with 12 foot Jon. Had Rod Holders one one side, I was setting crosswise. Set the Hook and was close to filling the Boat with water. 
 

Caught a bunch of nice Catfish.

Old plug I have couple 12 foot Surf Rods and a 10 foot Crappie Rod.

oneshot