To set or not to set?

"Brian Spencer" wrote in message
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Not "just" a question for bass fisherman but, "all" fisherman, whether
it's
bass or crappie or stripers. Since I'm new to the fishing scene, I'm
trying to
suck up all the information that I can, using this newsgroup (which kicks
a**),
books video's, TV etc. One thing that I'm still kinda confused about is
setting
a hook. Some people say "let the fish take the bait and run with it a bit
and
the hook will set itself." While others sware by setting a hook as soon as
they
feel a "nibble." Does the technique change when you fish a different type
of
fish or should it be the same for just about anything?

So...in short, should I set the hook or not???


Brian,
I know I'll probably have a few dissenting views about this, but I have
one theory for all kinds of fish, on all kinds of lures.

Are ya ready? :-)

"Fish don't have hands or feet." I know this seems like a very simplistic
theory, but if you feel something, chances are pretty good the fish has
taken the bait in it's mouth, and you should set the hook as soon as
possible. I got all the proof I needed watching the video "Bigmouth" from
Glenn Lau. I would highly recommend it.

There are some that say when you are fishing you should wait to be certain
that the fish has the hook good. I say, unless you are trying to gut hook
fish, especially with live bait, set the hook quickly... A bass can inhale
and exhale a bait extremely quickly if it feel something isn't right.

Best of luck, and welcome to fishing. You've found a hobby that can last a
lifetime and can be shared with your future generations...

P.S. Check out the group website FAQ, http://www.rofb.net/. There's a
tremendous amount of information in there that might help your early
education. You can also always feel free to ask any more questions you
might have right here!
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