[fishinpox]

Originally Posted by fritz20

I agree with Salty on this one. I set the hook about 1/4 as hard as I do on bass, but I definitely set the hook. My light action rod absorbs a lot of the shock so the hook does not tear the fishes mouth. When fishing treble hook baits I tighten the line and put pressure on the fish.

why dont you tell us about your hook set that ended the cumaras life.....on a 3/4b white trout *****!!!!

that is an understatement!! i have never seen you catch a trout that hasnt suffered for sever neck and lip trauma!!!!!!!