thumb you always want to set the hooks when
the line is tight. Once the line is tight, gently
lift back on the rod (ensuring your drag has
been pre-set to fight the fish) to drive the hook
point into the fishes mouth.
SETTING HOOKS ON
SURFACE LURE
I love surface fishing and whilst it’s an
exhilarating form of fishing, the fish can often
hit the lure clumsily and regularly miss the
hooks. Try setting the hooks too early and
you’ll prematurely pull the lure away,
potentially spooking the fish. A final point on
setting hooks when using surface lures is to
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initially refrain from striking as the fish will
swipe at the lure and in the commotion it’s
difficult to determine whether the fish has
swallowed the lure or not. The best time to set
the hooks is if the lure disappears below the
surface or if you feel solid weight on the end of
the line. These two cues indicate that the fish
has the lure and hooks in its mouth which is the
optimal time to lean back and set the hooks! ●