I’m a beginner at fishing and I usually use worms as bait. But every time I reel in, I either catch a small fish that I release back into the water, or I find that the bait has been eaten without catching anything. I’d like to know — when is the right time to pull the line?
Posted by moradkmadou_3bi9a
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Ideally when theres a fish on the hook!😆 Jokes aside this is tough, especially in surf where the waves can trick you. the key in my opinion is razor sharp circle hooks, usually a little smaller than you think you need, and making sure not to ubstruct the gap of the hook with your bait. That way timing is less important, because fish will be more likely to self set the hook and stay on the line till you get it. I also keep my drag just tight enough that the waves and current cant pull it.
First, use crabs or clams or aome sort of crustacean for bait, you will do much better I would think. Secondly, every fish is different. Some you hook right away, some you let eat and then pull. Most bottom fish, and especially when using a easy fall off the hook bait, you swing or pull right away. Make sure you are paying attention, watching your rod tip. Also put a bend in the rod, making the line tight, without disturbing the bait. Sometimes you have to let them eat and give them line, bc they can sense you or the line when they pull on it….
Take care, catch em up!