The HOOK SET (and why your losing fish)

[@bassorbass4988]

A guide who actually guides. So refreshing to see someone teaching on the water. Almost every guide trip I’ve done I felt like I was paying for the guide to fish. A note to all guides out there. Well done sir!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Wow, thank you!

[@rileymcgill9893]

I've been on many guide trips flyfishing for trout and my dude Brennan in Cherokee is an incredible teacher and even better fishermen. But teaching someone about fishing especially sight fishing is an art. What Tod is doing takes a special person to help someone understand what's going on. Especially teaching someone that knows how to fish bc they're gonna be stubborn and take what you say as criticism instead of help lol

[@bow-leggedfishing5883]

You are a very patient person. Nice tips

[@DanielBoone337]

I lost one that was probably in the 9lb range about a month ago on Toledo Bend and I did the exact same thing this guy did but youre 100% on point with this one. Ive caught big fish off beds and I knew when she slug my bait on the 1st jump I never got a good hook in her and why I didnt. Id say its harder to wait until you feel the fish and get into position before you set the hook on a bedded bass regardless of size then when a big fish blows up on a topwater bait because you can see everything thats happening with a bedded fish. Great video and info as always keep it coming brother!!!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

👍

[@stevekeen7035]

Good video Todd. I always have to make a concerted effort to wait with a topwater and to get in a good hook setting position for bedding fish. Good luck on Dardenelle

[@tonybecker72]

Good vid. Need to hear some more of those tips! The rod choice tip was good, agree 100 %.

[@clintonhussey8502]

Finally got some hay makers. Tested them on some great bed fishing last week. Great hook. Tips are rolling on me quickly.

[@Shawn_Lai]

This is some great insight Todd. Good stuff!

[@jaydoman7540]

GREAT VIDEO TODD! It’s Extremely difficult to coach or try to help someone who CONSTANTLY will Not let you finish your critique but insists; I know, I know, I know instead of LISTENING & then discussing the scenario! Challenging opportunities Requiring PATIENCE!!!! GOOD JOB TODD!!🎣🎣

[@scottclark1168]

That was awesome some great tips,my man's last hook set was money,he did good listening and putting it to work,you would make 1 hell of a coach,no wonder your kids are lil hammers in sports👊nice job Todd

[@sbbeowulf8296]

I struggle with hook sets i either panic or set the hook like a goon i just have to tell my self to wait 2-3 seconds reel down and give it a nice sweep

[@andyfisher1217]

Love your channel Todd from the deep water , and Alabama waters series to your how to tips like this one and bait tips . I think your one of the best fisherman on the planet your multiple Toyota series AOY s and just tournament record says enough , but more than all that your a bait designer the popping perch is awesome BTW as well as the structure jig its only one i use it keeps em on .strike king is lucky to have you buddy keep up the great content there aren't many you tube fishing deals I put much stock in .

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thank you for this ☝️☝️

[@D.S..]

Such good info. I have been guilty of this at times. . I would love to get to fish with you someday

[@carlhurd4207]

If I was in Texas I know who I would have as a guide. Todd is the man

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thanks

[@oilfieldangler3548]

My grandpa and I were across the pocket from you towards the end of the video. Watched y’all catch those couple. I thought that one boat was gonna go between y’all and the bank but he turned into his dock at the last second. Thought we were gonna get a video on that. Haha. Wanted to say hi but y’all cut out right after those few. There was a couple 5-6lb’ers in the back of that small pocket. Finally ended up catching the one I was working for 10min.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I remember ya. I was wondering what he was gonna do as well but figured he lived there. We caught some of those big ones

[@haroldrogers6566]

Great video TC! It’s hard to teach an ole dog new tricks, but it can be done 😁👍

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

You got that right!

[@richstrelow7659]

Thanks for the lesson. Is Lews going to come out with a rod you design?

[@jacobanderson4101]

You are a patient man…

[@TheREELBass_Dad]

Hot damn it’s about time someone said it!

[@kwd1253]

Todd, I know you told nick get a heavier rod. Which I use heavy-mediumish rod not medium-heavy when I sight/bed fishing for bass. When I was younger I used to stang more sight fish than I should have. I didn't actually learn how to properly set a hook on sight fish, until I started sight flyfishing for reds. Lots of trail and error "broken flyrods" coming from a100% power fishing back ground growing up 😅. For better hook set technique, You think it would be better for someone go with heavier rod and better hooks or? Going with lighter gear and line forcing themselves to having more patience, having the right rod angle and position to set the hook?

[@wwp2213]

Thanks for the video, Good Luck at Darnell

[@mikerice8185]

Awesome video. Good luck on Dardanell

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thank you!

[@ericsadventuresfishing8832]

great stuff shows how many times you have been hit by the way you flinch on his hook sets, face shield anyone?

[@MichaelGerik]

Todd, what is the best skipping setup that you use?

[@martyaustin6545]

Awesome Todd, I don’t miss a show young man, How do I get in the private show? You said the NW end of the lake is where the spawn is warmest and usually the best, but does it work on Pickwick, which is a total river system, up and down every day? Thanks buddy

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Yes it works everywhere, get on a laptop and go to the main page and there a button that says join

[@martyaustin6545]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 Thanks Buddy

[@jimmysaltzman1568]

I am curious, what is the watergun for????

[@bwspacity]

Nothing like watching someone increase their skill set in real time .he'll of a video

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thanks

[@Kctfishn]

Finally found some haymaker hooks. Legit ✊🏼

[@aaronrussell3426]

I was hoping to find some at the Classic, but no bueno

[@brianhiggins5596]

Good Luck on Dardanelle

[@mauromegalo8104]

What lake is this?

[@JayDarnell-ml8wt]

my last name as a lake awesome❤

[@christopherpitts8539]

Hey Todd which Lews Rod you throwing that sexy dawg on?

[@joeys7519]

Can you do a video on where to find fish to sight fish ? Obviously your shallow but what are the nuances?

[@williamknight5142]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@ronnieteel3723]

Have not been able to find the hay maker anywhere

[@WILDBILLSOUTDOORS]

same here

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Sold out everywhere

[@ronnieteel3723]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 would you mind talking about deep water fishing on Rayburn. More on what to look for to find them. Trying to catch up on your private videos and really like it. Thanks

[@kennyg3192]

Some people just don’t wanna accept any type of help if they didn’t think of it😮 so what I do is if it’s somebody I like and I know they’re doing something wrong I tried to incorporate them into the situation of figuring it out on their own even though I know they didn’t!!!!😢 but some people will always no matter how wrong they are, they are right!!!😂😂 so I let a lot of people and a lot of their technology on the boat. I let their money talk and then I show them with actual hands-on does and I just walk away and I can see here he’s just confrontational. He wants to make an excuse why he was doing something wrong and got called out for it.😮

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

He did a great job taking what I said and applying it through out the day

[@kennyg3192]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 for me when I start it I jump right into tournaments with my uncle and he runs to bass clubs here in Baltimore city. It’s electric bass associations for Baltimore County, but I have to be on a boat with sonar and I’m like a kid in school learning I’ve never fished a tournament outside the state, I would love to do that, just was doing plumbing for myself kitchens and bathrooms takes up a lot of my time a lot more time as I’m older man

[@gregcottrell1060]

What's up with the squirt gun and bottle of soap???!

[@traviswilson6461]

Squirt it on pollen, and it will open up a circle for you to see.

[@Kctfishn]

Should have a bait with a bent hook so he can see how long they’ll actually hold the bait. Best thing i ever did was start practicing without hooks after watching ur practice vids.

[@nathanfredrickson8647]

Catching them in practice has never paid a dime.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

It’s amazing how long they hold on to it

[@Kctfishn]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 Yes Sir

[@briansousa6341]

Oh he didn’t want you telling him jack Todd. 🤣😂🤣😂