Once I see a line twitch or think I have a bite, I make myself say out loud, “There he is.” Not only does this slow me down, but annoys the heck out of my dad, brother, son or co-angler. It’s a win-win.
@TheMichiganFisherman4 ай бұрын
😂
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
I love that! I will have to start doing that when I fish with my buddies.
@catboyzee4 ай бұрын
LOL!!!
@no_regerts51764 ай бұрын
But you have to use a Bill Dance accent. Then talk about what “pre-zentation” you used
@Nate_Higgins4 ай бұрын
That's a solid strategy, my friend.
@TaltonOffroadTravel4 ай бұрын
I see so many anglers that look like they truly only want to reel in a set of lips with no fish. That hook set is so overkill 95% of the time. I’m glad you mentioned it.
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@FlyTyer19484 ай бұрын
Well said.
@maxlutz36744 ай бұрын
You know that there might be a mismatch between the power of the hookset and size of the fish, when you have to duck so the fish doesn´t hit you.
@anton24173 ай бұрын
depends what you're fishing for and where you are fishing.
@sussybaca72563 ай бұрын
Lol i was bank fishing a few days ago seen some guy fishing on the front of his boat. He set the hook so hard his lure flew out the water and ended up behind his boat. I thought damn that guy aint even trying to reel just wants them fish to land in the boat.
@TheMichiganFisherman4 ай бұрын
Good point talking about not always needing the power hookset. I see so many people doing the power hookset while fishing a dropshot and I just shake my head. Totally not needed. It’s a dropshot…not a Megabass Dark Sleeper. Great video.
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
With these super sharp laser honed hooks that steady pressure does really well.
@pane364 ай бұрын
That's reassuring to read. I'm a new angler, and I've been experimenting with absolutely everything about how I fish. I naturally settled on the pressure hold hook set and caught a nice freshwater drum with it today!
@TheMichiganFisherman4 ай бұрын
@@pane36 nice! Steve is the guy to watch. Short videos packed with great information. 👍
@retheisen4 ай бұрын
It's awesome how accessible underwater video has become.
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
It definitely is!
@0017Bulldog4 ай бұрын
The best 5:21 I've ever spent on KZbin. Steve, I've seen 'em all, you name the channel, but I've never seen such a great vid that gets right to it. Thank you for the great content.
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Very appreciated!
@Burlehmangus2 ай бұрын
I stronglyyyy agree with the hook set…especially when you have an idea of the fish size. I see dudes with heavy bait caster rods, fishing ponds where they’re just pulling out 3/4 pounders, and they set the hook like they’re swingin a damn baseball bat on reverse…more often than not when they do this, they’re actually ripping open the softer tissue of the fishes mouth, and making a big gap where the hook can easily fall out…especially with thinner gauge non-superline hooks lol.
@jasonladegast4184 ай бұрын
Once again, providing great information with solid evidence. Best fishing youtube channel in my feed!
@JRec-ql5fc4 ай бұрын
i love this. i was fishing dink smallies on a senko the other night and just let my rod dance for a bit when they would hit it and i remember thinking, "ok, it's a 5" senko and these guys have extra small mouths, let them play with it for a second." hooked them both times with a steady hookset. seems my stream of consciousness was accurate. great info, thank you!
@pensnut084 ай бұрын
I treat a "finesse" rig, like a drop shot, like I am fishing live bait. Same with a small swimbait/light head. It REALLY makes a difference.
@Creeksmallmouth4 ай бұрын
With tiny paddle tail swims and open hook heads i always reel down and pop the wrist and it gets them everytime
@olliepainter21554 ай бұрын
Live bait as in…like a worm in a bobber for bluegill, just set the hook when you think they took it? Genuinely asking 🙏
@chipseiler17664 ай бұрын
All good points and lessons I've learned myself over the past 40 years of fishing and hook setting trial and error. The problem I have now is when I'm thinking or looking at something else when a fish hits and "instinctively" (instinctively = a learned behavior that is now 40 years old and almost involuntary) set the hook instead of just applying pressure on the fish. 40 years ago and with hooks that were much less sharp out of the box, we learned to power set. I also STILL check and resharpen hooks as I learned to do 35 years ago. Another great and informative video. Thanks!
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
Thank! Those hooks are so much sharper than they were years ago. Just trying to grab one out of my box usually gets three or four stuck to my fingers. Lol
@DelightfulHelmet-mc8su3 ай бұрын
Most fish hook themselves I've been fishing a long time and especially smallmouth hook themselves. Unless it's a Texas rig but I haven't had to set a hook in quite a bit.
@LifeAndLures2 ай бұрын
Superb video! Can’t wait to get back out. The visual really helped and will surely add to my fun by giving me a new Keller of things to think about. ❤
@Indyjeeplover2 ай бұрын
IMO, one of the best tips for hook sets is to keep your hooks sharp. I’d bet the vast majority of crank baits have never had their hooks sharpened. It’s amazing how fast they get dull particularly if trolling. Love the underwater shots. Thx
@SteveRogersOutdoors2 ай бұрын
Totally agree with you. The hooks get dull much faster than we realize and I know I don’t sharpen or change then nearly as often as I should.
@Nate_Higgins4 ай бұрын
Great video. I try to always remember to reel down before sweeping back. I feel like this gives slack and time for the fish to get it good.
@MarkVincent-h7q4 ай бұрын
Thanks again...share these with my grandson all the time...has led to good discussions on the ethics of responsible fishing some how. Tight lines, Godbless.
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
So glad you get to fish with your grandson! Great memories.
@LowBrowFishing4 ай бұрын
To me, losing a nice fish is like a punch to the gut. I'd almost rather get skunked than have a big toad spit the hook; especially on days when those bites are few and far between!
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
I agree it is so disheartening. I still think about my PB that I lost in Florida a few years ago. 100% my fault I lost that fish. Lol. Hope I learned from it.
@toddlanctot6434 ай бұрын
@@SteveRogersOutdoors You should do a video on this.
@terrybo59242 ай бұрын
feel the same. nothing more humbling than scoring lots of fish then having a day where you're missing fish left and right and getting down on yourself as an angler.
@mwoods614Ай бұрын
Misses create memories
@grahamjarmanАй бұрын
its very depressing 😆
@masonreppeto8822 ай бұрын
The only times I've hooked bass is when I've either gotten lucky and pulled the line in not knowing it was even biting the lure or using the moving river to my advantage. I thank you for making videos like this to help amateurs like myself improve. 🤟
@ReelDebaitableFishing2 ай бұрын
I mainly trout fish so the fish always grabs the hook first, i also never leave the worm dangling for trout. When i was young about 20 years ago i would set the hook as fast and hard as i could but as i got older i gained patience and only set the hook once i felt the fish fully grab the lure. Sometimes it takes a couple wiggles on the tip of the rod before they fully have it but once they have it you can give it a little pull back and upwards for a clean hookset. Thanks for the bass tips sir im sure one day ill find some bass to fish.
@bass14454 ай бұрын
Great video I cant count the times I have set the hook and got back half of my T rig worm all because I rushed it
@Fishingwithfaithoutdoors234 ай бұрын
Awesome ! That being said I’ve noticed and especially with shaky hands, to let the bass bite it how ever many times, let it swim with it a few seconds and set the hook. I do this with all my bottom contact baits, and falling baits. Bigger bass don’t bite as much as a smaller bass. So when a big bass eats a bait such as a big ol monster, they generally suck it up and swim off, this takes good timing because a gut hook will happen. You got to watch your line throwing something that will can a bigger bass. When I caught my 8lber on a big ol monster, my line did a little twitch before it hit the bottom and started moving to one side, and I set the hook, and when I got her to the kayak, the hook fell out!! Got to keep that pressure! lol God bless bro!
@richthompson33264 ай бұрын
Great information Steve! I know that I for one need to be more patient on hook setting!
@Campfire_fishingАй бұрын
Well made videow..a lot of effort and work put in. Thank you you deserve all the views
@SteveRogersOutdoorsАй бұрын
Thank you!
@bradr.72494 ай бұрын
Great video Steve. It took me awhile to learn the different hooksets. I used to try to set the hook really hard on crankbaits. I learned not to do that because I lost so many fish. My dad always told me to count to three when fishing plastics when a bite is detected. That advise works pretty good most of the time.
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
It definitely does! And I had to work on my crankbait hookset too. It’s amazing how easy it is to rip those trebles away.
@georgepretnick44604 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. All fishermen should see this.
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
Wow! Thanks!
@Datsun280zxman2 ай бұрын
The sweeping motion is really good with treble hook baits. The single hook bait like a Texas rig needs a heavier hook set motion to go through the bait into the bass’ mouth.
@lhelton393 ай бұрын
Absolutely excellent video. I have to remind myself what I’m fishing with all the time. I 99% of the time am finesse fishing. I use Yum and nikko hellgrammites a lot and you have to hook set quickly on those they just inhale them but on a larger size worm or soft plastic you have to definitely give them time to get it fully in their mouth. When I feel pressure but not sure if they have it I will try just doing a sweeping motion. Again. Excellent video.
@SteveRogersOutdoors3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@tomkoz5134 ай бұрын
Lately, while fishing the ned rig Neko rigged, instead of dropping the rod tip to get a good hook set, which costs me a lot of fish, I've started with the constant pressure, almost like when using a circle hook, but then give it a good hook set shortly there after. I haven't lost any fish doing that yet. You can set the hook whenever you want or as many times as you want and you don't always have to drop the rod tip to do it.
@somewhereinsd3624 ай бұрын
Great video steve,.. fishing a 12 inch worm the other day had to wait 5 seconds or more while feeling the fish slurping the worm in...this was an exercise in patience for sure,...tough not to set on that first thump.... 😮
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
It takes a lot of patience for sure. The first time I fished a big worm like that it took me awhile to learn that. Missed some for sure. Lol.
@Taylor-vz4ot3 ай бұрын
This video was very helpful. I'm still relatively new to the sport and miss a lot of hook sets. But also, the local pond i fish the bass are cery pressured and when my daughter comes with (she's 4) she doesn't want to wait and move around alot like I do. Can you direct me to some reliable panfish videos to make those days more fun for her cuz we have bluegill all over that pond. And I've never really done any pan fishing. At least not on purpose lol
@SteveRogersOutdoors3 ай бұрын
Here is one from Wired2Fish: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYurnYGKlNappassi=7DLSqG48dpqPME16 They have a decent number of panfish videos I think you will enjoy. Thanks for watching!
@Taylor-vz4ot3 ай бұрын
@@SteveRogersOutdoors thank you kindly. love your channel.
@clydesharman20534 ай бұрын
Steve I have literally lost 2 giant bass this year because of the power hook set and. Going for it to soon. The last of the 2 fish I lost I could feel the lure pull out of his mouth I’ve got to give it a 3 or 4 count and swipe to the side to keep pressure
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
The side sweep is a good one. Definitely has helped me out too.
@Lsmoe4 күн бұрын
This makes such a difference. Been fishing with some young pups. Lol Told them give fish a chance to eat bait. I was the only one catching fish yesterday. Used Z-Man Bama Bug with shakey head and braid set up.
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 күн бұрын
That’s a great combination!
@larryhensley66514 ай бұрын
I enjoy your channel very much and don't understand why you don't have more subscribers. I have been there when you only had a few. Keep up the good work.
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate your support, it means a lot to me.
@allnewmate4 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. I have struggled the past few weeks with missed and / or drop offs. I run into alot with live bait like minnows and hellgramites they are my goto baits. I have found even after waiting a second or two before trying to set the hook they let go its very frustrating. Hellgramites i find it continuously an issue the only thing i can think of is its nipping them and thats why they let go, i have to really wait a few seconds to make sure the bobber stays under to start reeling. Also as im reeling ill give a second whip to make sure its hooked,i even resorted to trying treble hooks with live bait, then sometimes they just spit it out both types of bait. I fish for whatever will bite have been mostly lucky with bass though. Any other tips you can give would be most appreciated
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
I definitely think you are correct with the hellagramites that they are nipping at them. You’re on the right track waiting for the float to pull under and start to move. Some anglers I know that use the minnows like to hook them through the back instead of the lips for that very reason.
@allnewmate4 ай бұрын
@@SteveRogersOutdoors I only hook minnows through the back and still have them let go lol, all in all though my hook up ratio isnt bad, im just frustrated(who isnt) it isnt better. Love your channel and the underwater vids. Keep them coming please :)
@thelighthousefjcproduction55974 ай бұрын
Using 3-4 inch creature baits Texas Rigged you can set the hook right away.
@JohnLong022454 ай бұрын
You must have read my mind. Long story but I made some adjustments to my hookset and this video gives me the confidence I made the right adjustments. Thank you
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
That's awesome!
@Al_is_XXX2 ай бұрын
Very interesting content thanks. I am in Europe, so we only have sea bass...the Perch is our nearest cousin, but it doesn't attract the same enthusiasm as your Bass.... we do that for Carp instead
@dalbert49914 ай бұрын
Thanks
@shannonkirby92954 ай бұрын
Hey, Steve, pray u are well and having a great trip to Wisconsin. Great video, Steve, and be safe
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
Hi Shannon! I had to cancel my WI last minute. Took the tow vehicle to the mechanic to get the oil changed and he called me and said the brakes were unsafe. New vehicle too. He got it fixed but missed the trip. Going back at the end of the month though. So glad he caught it. That would have been horrible towing a boat with the extra weight and the brakes fail. Scary stuff.
@shannonkirby92954 ай бұрын
@@SteveRogersOutdoors yes, it is. Be safe
@JoelFishes4 ай бұрын
This is *terrific* stuff. Thank you for documenting and explaining this.
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
And thank you for watching!
@Nate_Cross4 ай бұрын
excellent video steve-o! love the underwater footage as always
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@anthonyvespia66624 ай бұрын
Steve, I really enjoy your tips. I've learned to watch my line take off, as you said. But not wait too long, where they'll spit it out. I also use scents, on my jigs, worms, frogs, and other baits as well. They like to nip the frog legs as well, and pull on them. 🤣 🎣
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
It is such a rush when you see that line swim off!
@Cheezeball3 ай бұрын
I leave the line slack when I fish senko worms. When the line starts to move, I set the hook. I don't even see the twitches so I'm not tempted.
@southend264 ай бұрын
This was really great advice. I'm gonna give it a try.
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@burneracc25674 ай бұрын
I like to feel a head shake or two before setting the hook, works like a charm despite using mono. Yes, I sometimes get fish deep hooked but I mostly fish for food anyway, catch my limit and go home or sometimes play around with lighter gear and sunfish if I catch the limit fast enough. On tournaments tho, I usually set the hook with a bit faster steady set on first half of first head shake because fish must be released alive and that bit of stretch in mono gives me enough time for fish to hook itself well but not too deep. That's just my experience, I know braid elitists who do as well, sometimes worse, sometimes better but is all comes down to luck and skill.
@Burlehmangus2 ай бұрын
Well said…I’ve recently switched to 20lb braid with 20lb mono on my spinners, 30 or 50 on a baitcaster that I rarely use….but I still LOVE using mono for ponds with smaller fish. If I know the majority of fish in the pond are 1ish pound, even up to 2lbers…I stick with mono, because that extra stretch really helps with not ripping the hook set out of the more tender mouth of those smaller bass.
@LordThomas694 ай бұрын
Biggest takeaways from the video- wait a few seconds before setting the hook, and set the hook with a smooth motion( not just a crazy power tug)
@mikeream26964 ай бұрын
Great info Steve. Thanks for this one.
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
You bet!
@kyleross8894 ай бұрын
This will help a ton. Awesome info ty
@stevevanhorn19094 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks !
@catboyzee4 ай бұрын
When you've gone a while without catching a targeted species (LMBs in my case), exercising patience can be as much of a challenge as enticing a bite in the first place. Thanks for the reminder and the refresher.
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
It can be for sure. There are days when my patience is a challenge as well.
@cjod332 ай бұрын
My pop taught me a saying that helps. One two three.(Strike). your coming up here with me!
@tomeull98752 ай бұрын
A buddy and me fish largemouth on a local lake. We get lots of hits using top water frogs in lilly pads. The problem is we rarely hook them. I've tried waiting longer, etc but with no luck. We also find that the bass misses the lure. The water in this lake is very dark so I think that may be the issue. So frustrated.. Any ideas?
@SteveRogersOutdoors2 ай бұрын
Frog fishing can be very frustrating. When bass are completely missing the lure and not even touching it, the best luck I have had is to really experiment with different cadences on working the frog back. I’ll try really slow and then pop it super fast, etc to try and get it dialed in. I also will switch types/brands of frogs if I have a few with me. Sometimes that seems to make a difference, but it can be very frustrating.
@jeanettejack21524 ай бұрын
Why is this directed to my queue? Ya'll watching me fish? LOL
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
Lol. Thanks for watching!
@kenhelmscwi4 ай бұрын
Hook sets are free. I always set the hook at least twice sometimes three times. Too many times has the bass come to the top of the water open his mouth and there went my lure.
@markbenn19074 ай бұрын
It’s all about feeling that final thump. When they are off at the end the thumps are not as strong but once they hit the hook there is a solid thump. Also I heard someone say they set the hook relative to how the fish bites (small nibbles slow hook set, slam it fast hook set)
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
That’s a great way to think about it. Thank you!
@VillagransPitStop3 ай бұрын
Thank you sir
@calypso2niner4 ай бұрын
I liked this video a lot.
@FM-qq2kk2 ай бұрын
In the Slop overhead hard hookset to get the fish moving forward away from cover * Grub or worm open water- med speed overhead hookset Open water* Spinnerbait or Carolina rig- Sweep sidehookset 90 degree angle - med for 3/4 spinnerbait slow for Carolina after reeling down slack picking up the weight and feeling for resistance on the leader-
@TropicalRegicide2 ай бұрын
Is it the same for saltwater?
@SteveRogersOutdoors2 ай бұрын
That’s a great question. I have very little experience saltwater fishing. Hopefully someone will see this and be able to answer this better than I can.
@mattjohnson78354 ай бұрын
I set the hook with a 6 inch worm the other day and all that came back was the hook and weight. I am guessing the fish had a good hold of the worm but hadn't sucked it in all the way yet. I was also thinking it could have been a cat fish.
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
It sure could have been. I’ve experienced the same thing with catfish.
@vanhaus5022Ай бұрын
Dry well done, just subscribed
@Livinlikearies4 ай бұрын
This is a great dude
@sb79843 ай бұрын
Leave the line slack and wait for the fish to make a run. Reel in the slack and hammer the hook set and keep steady pressure. Slow down your rubber worm fishing! My motto is " When fishing is slow, fish slower." I've bad days fishing where nothing would bite, not even bluegill, but slow worming would get me a 5 to 8lb bass. I twitch a wacky worm, sing a couple lines of a song (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Balad of Curtis Lowe), and twitch the worm on the same word. It makes you wait and sets a pattern. Change to word ,change your twitch time. Some fish need time to examine your bait. And some scent on your bait helps too!
@chriskucenski4384 ай бұрын
The problem is avoiding gut hooking the bass. Fishlife First Aid works sometimes, but gut hooking a fish sucks. Another great video. Thanks.
@ericsh85764 ай бұрын
I was thinking this exactly and leave this exact comment. I would rather definitely lose a fish rather than gut hook every time.
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
Yes, gut hooking is awful. I have started to smash my barbs down a lot and that has really helped.
@no_regerts51764 ай бұрын
In my neck of the woods, we have lots of smallmouth and crawfish. A 4” hula grub on a football head gets choked 90# of the time. I started texas rigging them and I don’t get as many deep hooked fish.
@MarkVincent-h7q4 ай бұрын
Simple solution...when the bass are aggressively feeding on the baits I'm using, the "no doubt" bites...smash the barb on the hook...I've actually watched bass regurgitate my baits that I couldn't get to, that deep. Just a thought...tight lines, God bless.
@raygissendanner14764 ай бұрын
Great information thank you
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
Thanks! And thank you for watching.
@DelightfulHelmet-mc8suАй бұрын
Most fish hook themselves. I primarily fish for smallmouth bass,catfish and largemouth generally hook themselves to.
@diggy-d8wАй бұрын
If you watch guys who catch large Black Drum or Alligator Gar using 1/2 a crab or a fish head as bait, they've often got to allow the fish to pick it up and spool off some line before setting the hook. These lures(soft) take waiting until he's got it. Kool to see the underwater stuff. peace
@SteveRogersOutdoorsАй бұрын
Thanks!
@diggy-d8wАй бұрын
@@SteveRogersOutdoors I enjoyed it
@michaelhyland71664 ай бұрын
Top notch research Steve
@keiraquam58124 ай бұрын
I know my hooksets are my weakness. I'll keep these in mind! Thanks.
@SaintJohnTheFisherman4 ай бұрын
Very great video Steve
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@joseluiscuevas46992 ай бұрын
The 3 seconds rule works great!
@daimu91204 ай бұрын
02:40 If you try to hook at this timing, the plastic garbage will sink to the bottom of the lake.This rig has a high environmental impact as it prioritizes immediate fishing results.Stupid anglers around the world are darkening the future of fishing spots. (特に日本は釣りメディアがセコ釣りを推奨しているので酷い状況)
@canadiangemstones76363 ай бұрын
Yeah. Lost lures are going to kill us all.
@loud-pedal-addict45033 ай бұрын
Key to catching more fish: 1) Fish your buddies/neighbor/bosses stocked ponds!
@PunkR0ckz094 ай бұрын
Thank you for saying steady pressure is better than a huge hookset. I've NEVER lost a fish I had hookset that way, and I see dozens of "KZbin fishermen" losing fish by giving hooksets that would send the fish to Mars. My hooks aren't even extremely sharp, caught a bunch of pikes with my "bass" lures as well as catfishes and they have much harder skin to penetrate than bass does.
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
The side sweep and steady pressure has definitely helped me out a lot. Lots of confidence in it. Thank you!
@MrJohnB-qs6dp4 ай бұрын
Awesome tip!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!! 🤠👍
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@emz8059624 күн бұрын
las time i was out fishing i didnt catch anything i used nightcrawlers but no sucess next time i might use more agressive tatics to catch at least a bluegill
@HookinDinks2 ай бұрын
I almost always hookset with the sweep, but fishing jigs I struggle for whatever reason landing bass.
@Nunya6444 ай бұрын
I guess this is fine for jigs and wax worms, but it must not apply for spinner baits or anything else you constantly retrieve. Its a way different process. There is no "manipulation" of the bait, its a STRIKE.
@bassmaster3nj4 ай бұрын
Great stuff!
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Beginner_tackle3 ай бұрын
I think the best way to guarantee a catch,be patient,let the fish actually get the whole thing in its mouth before you jig the rod and yank it straight out of its lips
@CaptainKotetsu3 ай бұрын
I feel like a lot of people pull too soon because they don’t want to foul/gut hook a fish. That can ruin a day really fast. Pulling at just the right time is definitely a finess thing
@SquirrelockHolmes4 ай бұрын
Great videos
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@EnviousGenome4 ай бұрын
fair enough
@TJDeez3 ай бұрын
I'm brand new to fishing. Caught 3 bass last week and now I'm "hooked". I learned this once after pulling up a half eaten worm. Common sense. Nature is telling you to be patient, and when it finally bites it's the final test of patience. Idk what I'm doing but I figure let the worm do the work. Stay ice cold until that thing is in your hands.
@SteveRogersOutdoors3 ай бұрын
Welcome to the sport! That initial bite is so fun and thank you for watching.
@TJDeez3 ай бұрын
It's addicting! Haha
@TokyoNightGirlLofi4 ай бұрын
Nice💛💛💛💛💙
@mikeanderson92664 ай бұрын
Mentally prepared for fishing, OH MY!!
@freshandsaltyjohnny4 ай бұрын
Hooksets are free guys. Literally costing you nothing but the chance of gaining something. Always set the hook. THEY ARE UNLIMITED.
@finnafishfl3 ай бұрын
Thanks now i snagged my jdm hardbait on a log
@CSwivel4 ай бұрын
Reel down and lean into them instead of swinging for a home run in most situations will land you more
@WheresTheSauce2 ай бұрын
I used to guide walleye in north ontario and so many people would RIP THE BEJUESUS out of a hookset. Feel the tap of a fish, feel the weight of that fish on the line and lift the rod to set the hook No need for these crazy hooksets
@zach2402 ай бұрын
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@BloominOnion13 ай бұрын
sidesweep probably gets me the most hookups
@joshorden25453 ай бұрын
Going to try this Technique I keep missing fish on a jig I keep blowing it out of there mouth
@SteveRogersOutdoors3 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@joshorden25453 ай бұрын
@@SteveRogersOutdoors Ty I will ,ty for the awesome videos your posting keep them coming
@joshorden25453 ай бұрын
@@SteveRogersOutdoors I did the dragging technique and set the hook sideways like u discussed and work !! Ty so much!
@williamknight51424 ай бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍
@ChurchSleazy3 ай бұрын
Or you could just texas rig 4 inch creature baits so they cant nibble so much
@itllkeal4 ай бұрын
I really wished I'd stop getting all the bites from tree bass while I'm squirrel fishing. I still have some baits hung up in the branches.
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
Lol. I’m right there with you.
@finmanpoozie47564 ай бұрын
IMHO, you missed a couple really big factors of missed fish: 1st: Sharpening hooks. Too many guys don't test the hooks, or don't test them often enough. For those that do use an old model of "if it doesn't slide on your fingernail then it's sharp". I go 1 step further & make it razor sharp so when you do the same fingernail test the hook actually "sinks" a li'l bit & you'll feel it instantly. It'll nearly effortlessly dig a hole in your nail to where it takes a small "pop" to release it, & you'll feel that "pop" to release it. When any hook from finesse #2 thru a musky 7/0 hook is razor sharp, they'll all "sink" like I'm trying to describe. My hookset to landing ratios went thru the roof when I changed my hook sharpening methodology. Keep testing that point! 2nd: Leaders! Gotta check leaders & often for nicks or abrasions. This was also missed. I nearly exclusively use fluorocarbon leaders because they're more abrasion resistant than braid & I can feel nicks & abrasions on fluoro where I can't reliably enough on braid. Near invisibility is also what I want on the bait. Keep checking leaders for anything not smooth because that's a broken line on the next hookset probably... Keep testing that leader!! Minor but relevant: I'm lazy...to lazy to keep tying knots. If others are like me, use the absolutely smallest snap you can get away with. I'll never use a snap-swivel on any bait because the profile & weight of the bait changes too much. Oh, in case anyone beats me up for using a snap, I do tie direct to jigs & chatterbaits but that's probably about it for direct tying with me. That's my extra 2 cents I don't agree with what looked like a finesse hook on a 6" worm. When that worm bunches up, there's potentially no hook to be set...picking the correct hook for plastics could be #3 that was missed in the vid. For a 5-6" worm, I'm tying direct with a 3/0 EWG, typically texposed so the meat of the hook is right there during a hookset. Jigs? I try to go as small as possible of a hook because I'm not sure a smallie will take a 4/0 hook on some jig's I've seen on store shelves....details like those: Make the hook match the avg fish size + the rubber bait size Very good video!! (Pls don't take my thoughts as an attack or anything negative...not meant as that at all)
@SteveRogersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
It really is amazing how fast hooks can go dull and the leaders get nicked up. I run my fingers down the leader constantly to check - and then the next hurdle to overcome is actually taking the time to sit down and retie. Lol.
@finmanpoozie47564 ай бұрын
@@SteveRogersOutdoors Ahh...like I said...I'm lazy. I'll tie on to jigs & chatterbaits. The mainline, as small of a snap as possible, to the leader. All my leaders have a ball bearing swivel (also helps keep my main line twist free as a perk). Unsnap 1, snap on the next & go. Seconds overall. I keep around 12-24 leaders pretied on the boat of each type so I'm good to go as soon as I feel fray or any kind of nick (or even a new flat spot) 1. 20 or 25# fluoro with a snap 2. 20 or 25# fluoro with a tag end 3. 8# or 10# fluoro with a snap 4. 8# or 10# fluoro with a tag end 5. 6# or 8# drop shot leaders, hook mid-point with a tag end (trim to whatever depth I want) 6. 20# or 25# fluoro with 3/0 EWG for worms 7. 25# fluoro 1/0 circle hooks for spring pike trips using pike shiners or suckers 8. 150# fluoro musky trolling leaders with a snap 9. 150# fluoro musky casting leaders with a snap When I get low, I simply tie more. There might even be a few other combinations, but you get the general idea. All in all, it works really well for my style (bass, pike & musky, troll, weeds, bottom dragging/bouncing & open water-- it's pretty much all covered). I'm not losing too much time except for tying on a jig/chatterbait & a Polomar knot is really fast to tie up. So right with how that razor sharp tip I described is shot with 1 bounce off a rock or even pulling thru a weed clump can wreck them!!! If it doesn't bore that fingernail hole, I'll touch it up with a file as a cone sharpening lickedysplit & keep moving--- can't catch a fish with the line out of the water! I don't think much about line visibility for me (fluoro leaders) but this may help other readers also: On a bait caster, use your index finger under the line, keep it in contact as the line travels over the top of your finger. For a spinning reel, keep the line on the tip of your index finger as well except when reeling... far too often your finger will feel the twitch long before any rod translates it as a nibble. Even itty bitty subtle bites get felt with your finger that otherwise might have been overlooked. If your fingers are too short, keep 1 on the rod blank at all times (I do when reeling) as the next best thing to having the line stay on a finger.
@TWC67244 ай бұрын
The only hook set I’m 100% with is the tree pounder.
@EricHallford-s4p2 ай бұрын
Pretty sure i just saw a skull where the bass jig was bouncing. No lie
@naturebc2 ай бұрын
If you are rigging your worm so that the hook is over 6 inches away from the tail of the worm, you are rigging it wrong in my book. First bite is often all you get.
@michaelfolse81404 ай бұрын
I find most often its a day to day thing 😂 just kidding some time you got the let them swim with it some times when they on its on