I think maybe the hookset was the problem with the mono, but there's no
way it was the problem with the power pro. I think the problem there was
too much pressure and the hole in the mouth getting opened up a little. I'm
going to work on easing up on the fight and keeping my rod low (in the
water) till I get them close enough to bag.

Thanks for all the help, I'll let you know how it goes next time I hook
a big one. I plan to fish again this coming Friday night.

Rich P


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"Rich P" wrote in message
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I've been having some trouble with larger fish getting off the hook.
I
had 2 tournaments a few weeks ago (Saturday and Sunday) and at the end of
each I lost a 3 and 4 pounder respectively. Both were caught on 5"
T-rigged
Senkos with Gammie EWG #3 hooks snipped

I assume you meant #3/0, not #3. Otherwise, that's probably the problem.