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Patrick · 06-20-2001, 10:09 PM

That's why I said I NEVER set the hook with a circle hook like that.

The way I do it, I palm the spool, lift the rod, and walk backwards. If the fish is running, I don't stop the spool completely, I just tighten up on it a bit.

06-20-2001, 10:09 PM	#19
Patrick Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 543	That's why I said I NEVER set the hook with a circle hook like that. The way I do it, I palm the spool, lift the rod, and walk backwards. If the fish is running, I don't stop the spool completely, I just tighten up on it a bit.
Patrick Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 543