Hook stting

[JLE]

I wonder if there is a rule-of-thumb for this situation.

When I typically fish with a weightless senko type lure I usually can not see the lure so I fish by touch or by watching the line. This weekend I had two fairly large bass take the lure real close to the boat, watched them take it, say the line move then I set the hook, I missed the first one and got the second one, luckily, but it was hooked in the back. When I set the hook I went the oposite way that the fish was going...is there a better option?

[Captain B.R.K]

When I can't see the lure, a lot of times you will see your lure going the opposite way that you are going or you'll see that line just take off! SET the HOOK.

Other times I throw the lure out and let it sit for a moment. Then I left the rod tip up and work the rig back to the boat. Most times on that first lift I'll feel weight at the end of the line. SET the HOOK. OR I'll feel a couple light taps as I'm working the rig back to the boat... SET the HOOK.

It pays to have a quality rod, say an IM-7 or IM-8 so that you have that sensitivity to play with!

[Flipnripem]

The hardest thing to do is catch a fish when you see them take the bait. Setting the hook towards the tail of the fish is the correct thing to do. I probably have a 50% hook up on fish in this situation and is really frustrating. But, getting bites is a good thing, so keep it up. Flip

[JLE]

Thanks for the information, I'm glad to hear that I'm not alone in the situation.