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In this case, you have an issue with your hook sets.

When you are snagged the hook will bend and twist for an easier release.

Instead, let the fish grab the bait and once the rod tip bends down for more than 1 second, with your rod still in the rod holder, begin to reel the line until the rod bends fully over.

The barb makes the hook sticky and helps to keep fighting fish attached to the hook.

There are some other fishing hook terms you need to know.

If a hook straightens during a fight it is not usually a function of the hook size, but a function of the quality of the hook Stainless or Not? Yes, you still need to tie your line to the prepared loop but line-on-line is a lot more forgiving than line on metal.

Circle hooks, unlike j-hooks, do not require a hook set.

Essential The most important aspect of a fishing hook is how sharp it is.

Remember that fish like pike, gar, and bass with harder mouths and sharper teeth require hard hook sets to drive home the hook.

Circle hooks are specially designed hooks for live and cut bait that have a uniquely twisted shank and design.