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Old October 16th, 2003, 05:57 AM
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Default Proper size salmon hook

Need more info, hook size is dependent on rod action and line weight more
than on the size of the fish. More than anything else you probably made the
mistake of getting the fish on a short line and pulled the hook out of it's
mouth. It better to lighten your drag and back away from the bank if you can
and let him beach himself with still enough line and rod tension to protect
the hook in his mouth. Most fish are lost at the beach or boat because of
the short line effect.