Broker Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Find a stream that has brookies..... check Find the brookies in the stream... check Intice them to bite... check Land the fish... daaaah That pretty much sums its up. They're small specks, roughly 6 or 7 inches, and they flip off the hook right at the surface. I've been using the smallest hook I have as I thought maybe they were just grabbing a hold of the worm but the smaller hook did nothing... any suggestions what I'm doing wrong ? I'm setting the hook like I normally would for any other fish. I probably missed about 10 fish today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Hook Sharp? Is it barbless or barbed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Use a smaller piece of worm and maybe a slightly larger hook. I wouldn't go as small as a 12 or 14, 8 or 10 should be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Go easy on the Schwarzenegger hook sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Yep I use a size 8 egg hook and a full dew. Let them take it ,tighten down slowly pull it away from them , feel the weight , set hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 OP, if you're releasing those fish I'd highly suggest going barbless. Keep the pressure on and don't let them flop around on the surface, this is usually when they get off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnet Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Do all of the above then but them on the bank NOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Thanks guys, ill try this tomorrow on round 2. I am going barbless as I'm not keeping them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 But they look so pretty butterflied in a pan with a bit of butter and flour, salt, and pepper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now