1X tippet is very heavy for the Bow, although you don't need to go lighter with streamer fishing. Try to put a lot of pressure on the fish from the onset. Keep in at 90' to the current if you can as it will tire him quickly. Never point your rod tip at the fish, Your rod is a shock aborber that doesn't work if you are pointing it at the fish. Move to slower water as fast as you can. Always be prepared to let him run. If you lock it up you are going to lose the fish regardless of your tippet. A good reel with a smooth drag really helps....Another time to remember is that the line itself has drag in the water. Once you get a lot of line out in current, the greater the load on your reel...