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 Angles on rods...
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10/04/12 04:40 PM
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CatfishMike82
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I usually stand mine at 90 degrees and winde line tight until tip bends...Im wondering if my angle is wrong b/c Ive seen alot of variations. I have been missing some hook ups and trying to fine tune things. Is slack recommended?? I use 5oz weights and three ways with circles. Thanks guys...maybe Im paranoid.
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Re: Angles on rods...
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10/04/12 04:49 PM
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GoldSpoonr
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I would suggest 40 - 50 gives you more of an angle to hookset IMHO...
If you feel like a riot
Then dont you deny it
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Re: Angles on rods...
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10/04/12 04:56 PM
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CatfishMike82
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If u dont mind me asking, why would it help? Im just trying to fine tune and I love to understand concepts and how things work! Thank you by the way for ur help.
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Re: Angles on rods...
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10/04/12 06:50 PM
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GoldSpoonr
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I think the initial angle of line pull to reaction time of bite but I am no pro just an avid fisherman at heart..
Also let me add that I have found that if I have a tight line prior to hookset my % of catch goes up
If you feel like a riot
Then dont you deny it
Put your good foot forward
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Re: Angles on rods...
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10/04/12 11:49 PM
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TxPacker4
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About 45 degrees and keep your line fairly tight. Gives you more leverage setting the hook.
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Re: Angles on rods...
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10/05/12 05:31 PM
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UrsusVeritas
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Circle hook or not?
When I fish circle hooks I go 90 degrees.
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Re: Angles on rods...
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10/05/12 06:44 PM
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Kepi
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You said you're using circle hooks. In that case, rod angle doesn't matter since you don't strike with circles. Just steadily reel in the slack when you get a bite.
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