How hard is too hard? How much penetration can I get on a hook set? The results of a class my boys attended when they were young may surprise you. It certainly surprised me!
Hook setting is almost an art - not just yanking up on the rod. Depending on the type and size of fish, type of hook, and method of fishing, hook setting methods can vary significantly
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I learned long ago while dragging shiners around Florida lakes that a powerful hookset was mandatory. A guide friend of mine told me to “rock the boat” with each and every hookset. Of course, as you stated, specks and sea trout require a gentler touch. Great article on a little-known issue.