Ral Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 So i was fishing streamers the other day and had six hits but couldn't seem to set the hook effectively. Any suggestions would be great! RAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 If you were "swinging" them, then that's pretty common... A natural reaction is to pull the rod tip straight up, which essentially pulls the fly out of the fish's mouth. Try using an "up stream" hook set (I think that's what it's called?). Pull the rod tip up stream while pulling one big strip in. It takes A LOT of concentration as the natural tendency is to pull straight up! I'm still working on mine... Hope this helps... Peter P.S> Also make sure your hooks are sharp (and sharpen regularly) as streamers tend to dull pretty quickly dragging on the bottom bashing into rocks, etc.! So i was fishing streamers the other day and had six hits but couldn't seem to set the hook effectively. Any suggestions would be great! RAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Maybe the tail is too long and there biting the tail not the hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawgstoppah Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 i usually wait until I feel a solid take, and do not set on the "tap tap tap" but wait for him to grab it and turn, and then there's solid weight at the end of the line and at this point I find you can set any way you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ral Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 Thanks a lot guys that helps a bunch!!! RAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 was going to say...add 'stingers' to ur favorite streamers..been told they have been short striking............Wolfie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 like hawgstoppa mentioned.. u gotta waite.. let he ifsh grab the streamer and turn.... dont set on teh initail take.. the mouth was still open! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchie Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 sure love fishing streamers as you never know when it's coming and the hits are so hard most times , i like to just wait a couple seconds after the hit befor pulling the trigger , if your hooks good and sharp they will alot of times hook themselves on the turn back , and you just have to lift the rod tip , i alot of times will then give it to em just to be sure the hook is in good , most time the fish are pretty good in size with streamers , when hooked i find that most will break off rather then the hook coming loose today we threw streamers all day as the water was shitty for vis , my guys slamed a few really good browns and i'd say about 50 % hooked good and the rest gone , it's still a very exciting way to fish , beats looking at a indy all the time , and you'll be warm as it's a workout throwing all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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