nicky
Well-known member
Could do with some advice been missing allot of runs on dead baits at short range.
Caught one last sunday and then had 2 come off, then today had 5 runs 2 spat the hook just as i was about to net them 2 came off shortly after connecting but thankfully i landed the last and final run.
I am using drennan carbon trebles size 6, i have checked the hooks are sticky sharp and honed any that werent.
I am winding down untill line is tight then stricking hard.
I was stricking sideways but the last fished i landed i struck straight up and left it run for about 10 secs instead of stricking instantly.
I remember having the same problem last year and missed about seven runs in 3 sessions.
I am convinced i must be doing something wrong to miss so many its really frustrating.
Any advice on hook choice, how long to leave it run, and striking technique much appreciated.
I usually strike instantly as i know this is what is a advised to minimize deep hooking but i am starting to think i need to let them run a bit longer?
Caught one last sunday and then had 2 come off, then today had 5 runs 2 spat the hook just as i was about to net them 2 came off shortly after connecting but thankfully i landed the last and final run.
I am using drennan carbon trebles size 6, i have checked the hooks are sticky sharp and honed any that werent.
I am winding down untill line is tight then stricking hard.
I was stricking sideways but the last fished i landed i struck straight up and left it run for about 10 secs instead of stricking instantly.
I remember having the same problem last year and missed about seven runs in 3 sessions.
I am convinced i must be doing something wrong to miss so many its really frustrating.
Any advice on hook choice, how long to leave it run, and striking technique much appreciated.
I usually strike instantly as i know this is what is a advised to minimize deep hooking but i am starting to think i need to let them run a bit longer?