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Clogston29 · 06-30-2008, 11:37 AM

the fish are probably feeling the resistance of the drag and during the run and dropping it.

hold the rod and drop the tip and free line when you feel a take.

use mono, it'll help prevent the fish from feeling tension when it picks up the bait.

06-30-2008, 11:37 AM	#5
Clogston29 xxx iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Playin' in the Dark Posts: 2,407	the fish are probably feeling the resistance of the drag and during the run and dropping it. hold the rod and drop the tip and free line when you feel a take. use mono, it'll help prevent the fish from feeling tension when it picks up the bait.
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