Setting the Hook

Sawyer · June 20, 2012

Thank you for sharing your thoughts guys.

I'm more in line with the hook set techniques that MJL and manitoubass2 shared - sweeping hook set. Perhaps my technique is attributed to lure selection, fishing location, and equipment.

As most of you know, bass opener is this weekend and can't wait! I will be thinking about this post as I hook (hopefully) and land (hopefully!!) some fish.

Best,

Sawyer

John Bacon · June 21, 2012

If it is a fishing show then it may be just for show.

I fishing show host made a presentation at a club meeting a few years ago. I did mention that "hook sets" are sometimes filmed at the end of the day with a big muskie lure on. Although I guess it is not really a hook set if there is no fish involved.

Stoty · June 21, 2012

I did mention that "hook sets" are sometimes filmed at the end of the day with a big muskie lure on.

From the same guys that fished out of season, and re-hooked fish, and fished in a sanctuary???? :whistling:

Jigger · June 21, 2012

Fishing Senkos on a settled line, the line moves as if a pulse just ran through it. Thats a fish for sure, tighten up a little and with a flick of the wrist, a new bass season begins! Guess that puts me at about a 1 on the scale in that scenario.

Windswept point, bass are moving and the spinnerbait hits the water. Crank 1,2,3 times. Pop it and... Something is wrong(right) BOOM!! A new bass season begins. 8-9 on the scale.

The first cast is to the deeper waters around this beauty. People will rip up with the big motor and go right to fishing the skinny stuff. But i know this spot. So i cast to the 20ft mark and the walking bait lands with a splash. Its true what they say about topwaters. It sits there, rings dissapearing, until a slurpy takes it under...easy sweep and WEIGHT... 4-5 on the sweep scale.

Im a little exited and have to go rifle through some tackle about now...

BillM · June 22, 2012

A buddy if mine was a guide for a long time. Some of the stuff he'd told me, half of your guys wouldn't believe. Catching fish, putting the bait of the day on, re-hooking the fish, releasing it back into the water in order for the host to reel it in... But hey, it makes for great TV!!!

Rod Caster · June 22, 2012

Some of the best real hooksets I've seen are from that vertical musky jigging video someone posted a while ago. Bondy if I remember was the guys name.

backbay · June 22, 2012

Fishing Senkos on a settled line, the line moves as if a pulse just ran through it. Thats a fish for sure, tighten up a little and with a flick of the wrist, a new bass season begins! Guess that puts me at about a 1 on the scale in that scenario.

Windswept point, bass are moving and the spinnerbait hits the water. Crank 1,2,3 times. Pop it and... Something is wrong(right) BOOM!! A new bass season begins. 8-9 on the scale.

The first cast is to the deeper waters around this beauty. People will rip up with the big motor and go right to fishing the skinny stuff. But i know this spot. So i cast to the 20ft mark and the walking bait lands with a splash. Its true what they say about topwaters. It sits there, rings dissapearing, until a slurpy takes it under...easy sweep and WEIGHT... 4-5 on the sweep scale.

Im a little exited and have to go rifle through some tackle about now...

I can't believe how excited I am. I'll have my 11 year-old with me, who loves to fish, and I've found two incredible-looking spots I've never fished before. Oh yes, there will be walkers! :thumbsup_anim: Not to derail the thread......

Edited June 22, 2012 by backbay

mercman · June 22, 2012

Some of the best real hooksets I've seen are from that vertical musky jigging video someone posted a while ago. Bondy if I remember was the guys name.

Heading up to Arnprior for my Annual Bass opener trip with my Brother.This year along with the secret plastics fished texas rigged, i will be bringing my new found Spinnerbait skills, and my Drop shot setup.

I will for sure, reserve a part of the day for some cranks too.

B A double S..... Big ole Bass !!!!

Leecher · June 22, 2012

I just finished watching a couple of bass fishing shows on WFN. The shows are firing me up for the much anticipated bass opener!

The one thing that I found in common with the shows (except all the bass their catching) was that the hosts and their guests excessively exaggerate the hook set motion. I certainly don't set the hook that way but do understand the importance of a good hook set.

I suspect that it's all about TV and those hook sets give an impression of a substantial fish at the end of the line.

What are your thoughts? How would you rate your hook set from 1 to 10? 1 being light while 10 being aggressive (like the TV shows).

-Sawyer

For bass, I like to set the hook hard and I mean hard, as there's no tomorrow :lol: so to rate my hook set... I give myself a 15 you can call me RAMBO :lol: very seldom have I missed a fish

John Bacon · June 24, 2012

From the same guys that fished out of season, and re-hooked fish, and fished in a sanctuary????

I would prefer not to mention who... but no, it was not those two.

I sure that they all get a little creative with their editing. I remember seeing a vidio, I think it may have been posted here, where the reel kept alternating between open face and bait caster during what was supposedly fighting one fish.

fish_fishburn · June 24, 2012

Fishing the slop with a 5 inch flippin tube and a 5/0 EWG,50lb braid and a heavy action 7ft rod. I watch the line if I see any movement in the line its 2 or 3 cranks to tighten the line then BAM set the hook straight up with a factor of 10. Get the fish on top and its all over in seconds.

When vertical jigging, feel the tap or some weight reel down and its just a quick snap of the wrist. factor of 4

Cranks its just a simple sweep set. factor of 5

Fish Farmer · June 24, 2012

I don't care how hard a guy sets the hook, just be "QUIET", could be me in the other boat trying to catch a few ZZZZZZZS in between fish. :whistling: :rofl2: Mans got to have his rest from the night before. :thumbsup_anim:

misfish · June 24, 2012

I don't care how hard a guy sets the hook, just be "QUIET", could be me in the other boat trying to catch a few ZZZZZZZS in between fish. Mans got to have his rest from the night before.

:thumbsup_anim: That should of been my excuse Saturday Dave.LMAO

I wittnessed some real nice hooksets that day as well,all that was left was line,flowing in the wind. :tease:

kickingfrog · June 24, 2012

Lots of good points, and if this was already mentioned sorry I missed it.

Hooks are also better now.

Just like the rods and reels, hooks are stronger but thinner. Coupled with super lines the need for a big hook set might not be as necessary, but old habits are hard to change.

I still like the 10plus hook set when the fish are in the heavy wood. I figure it starts getting them out before they know what's going on. And just like swinging a bat speed is often more important then strength. :Gonefishing:

Harrison · June 25, 2012

Kickingfrog, I hear you on the wood, especially at the end of a long pitch. Saw a small chunk way up on the bank. If you watch close you can see we set at the same time and Rocky almost takes my head off

Edited June 25, 2012 by Harrison

kickingfrog · June 25, 2012

Glasses and a hat arn't just because of the sun. :thumbsup_anim:

Harrison · June 25, 2012

Glasses and a hat arn't just because of the sun.

You know it!

kickingfrog · June 25, 2012

And the tinfoil liner is also a safety feature. :blink:

Sign In

Setting the Hook

Recommended Posts

Sawyer

John Bacon

Stoty

Jigger

BillM

Rod Caster

backbay

mercman

Leecher

John Bacon

fish_fishburn

Fish Farmer

misfish

kickingfrog

Harrison

kickingfrog

Harrison

kickingfrog

Create an account or sign in to comment

Create an account

Sign in

Recent Topics

Popular Topics

Upcoming Events

Classifieds