Second Trout Outing

[Capt. Lou]

Striking too soon ! UL action / power rods softer tips don’t wave off bites . If stiffer taper fish may go elsewhere .
Also you can leave book exposed , simple push bait up ahead of hook . I used to leave knot clippings longer they would in turn hold bait above hook ! Hook size is fine .

[Lard Almighty]

Make sure your hook points are sharp. It may seem like a dumb thing, but even hooks straight out of the package can be dull. Always carry a whetstone or small hook-hone with your tackle.

[thmyorke1]

Originally Posted by Lard Almighty

Make sure your hook points are sharp. It may seem like a dumb thing, but even hooks straight out of the package can be dull. Always carry a whetstone or small hook-hone with your tackle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaHsAzWJw8A

agree, ive been doing this whenever i feel a hook is not sharp enough. Some right out of the box too.

[Drossi]

Originally Posted by Lard Almighty

Make sure your hook points are sharp. It may seem like a dumb thing, but even hooks straight out of the package can be dull. Always carry a whetstone or small hook-hone with your tackle.

I sharpen every time I tie on a new fly, jig, lure, etc. Tie it on, pinch down the barb, sharpen, then fish. Same sequence every time.

Hooks don't come sharp enough out of the box. When you run the point lightly along your fingernail it should dig in not slide along.