I have tried several ways to set the hook when a fish bites. I always thought that jerking back as hard as possible was the best way. It is not!

Because monofilament has so much stretch a strong tug simply stretches the line with little of the force reaching the hook. For a higher hook set percentage try:

• When a "hit" is detected reel in the slack line.
• Point your rod tip down.
• Wait until you feel a tug on the line.
• Quickly snap your wrist backwards and up.
• You will hook more fish this way.

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