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Losing fish consistently from my yak #13151767 05/12/19 01:40 PM
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Is it normal to not have good hook sets while fishing from a yak? I have lost more good fish this year from my yak than I ever have from my boat. Is this normal or just in my head? Both fish that stick in my mind would be considered trophies, both on a stick bait, both threw the hook on their first jump. Fishing from a yak is requiring a lot more adjustment than I thought it would.


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you have to really set the hook hard
you are on an unstable platform
happens to me also

Re: Losing fish consistently from my yak [Re: Mudshark] #13151808 05/12/19 02:11 PM
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Might want to start using braid or slightly stiffer rod with more backbone.


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This is where standing from your boat can really help. I stand to fish more than I sit and it helps get more toque on my hook sets.

Re: Losing fish consistently from my yak [Re: Mudshark] #13151841 05/12/19 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Mudshark
Is it normal to not have good hook sets while fishing from a yak? I have lost more good fish this year from my yak than I ever have from my boat. Is this normal or just in my head? Both fish that stick in my mind would be considered trophies, both on a stick bait, both threw the hook on their first jump. Fishing from a yak is requiring a lot more adjustment than I thought it would.


In breezy conditions it is harder as your kayak is much more affected by the wind than a boat. Its like trying to set the hook while fishing from a merry-go-round. I keep my paddle in my lap at all times so I can make adjustments but still find myself out of position a lot.


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Re: Losing fish consistently from my yak [Re: Mudshark] #13151857 05/12/19 03:31 PM
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Both of the big fish I have lost, I could feel the boat pull towards the fish during the hook set. Fish would take the first run, come out of the water and spit the hook. Oddly enough, other than just getting surprised and missing the bite, my hook up ratio on jigs and worms seems to be fine.


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+1 with Jimbo.


You get out of it what you put into it!
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I use light wire hooks, which are easier to set than a heavy wire hook.

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Re: Losing fish consistently from my yak [Re: Jimbo] #13152141 05/12/19 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Jimbo
Might want to start using braid or slightly stiffer rod with more backbone.


This exactly. Going straight braid and/or braid mainline was the cure for me.


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Originally Posted by collincountytx
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Might want to start using braid or slightly stiffer rod with more backbone.


This exactly. Going straight braid and/or braid to mainline was the cure for me.



I guess it makes sense. If I hook one on a worm, I catch it. Heavier line, better rod. The fish Im losing are on lighter gear.


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Is it treble hooked lures or finesse jigs or spinnerbaits where you are having some issues?


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Originally Posted by Mudshark
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Might want to start using braid or slightly stiffer rod with more backbone.


This exactly. Going straight braid and/or braid to mainline was the cure for me.



I guess it makes sense. If I hook one on a worm, I catch it. Heavier line, better rod. The fish Im losing are on lighter gear.


Big fish on light gear is fun, but they can be a challenge to hook-up. One way to split the difference is to have fast action rods. The fast action tip stiffness gives you a bit more "snap" on the initial hookset... this compensates a little for the lack of backbone from rod body. Also, as mudman63 said, lighter wire hooks help a lot.

Personally, I use all medium/heavy bass rods. I don't pay a ton for rods but will pay up to get an entry level graphite rod ($40 to $60). The graphite rods are thinner and much lighter... to me, a medium/heavy graphite rod feels lighter than medium fiberglass rod.

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I have a hook set from heck. My buddy laughs at how hard I set the hook. If it's a little fish and close to the yak you better look out because fish are flying. I rarely have a fish come unbuttoned. I use the same equipment on a boat, kayak, or bank. I don't recommend changing your equipment to kayak fish. Kayaks can move pretty easy but a good fast and hard hook set will work.

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I do the same. My buddy used to get so ticked at me when I would jerk the lips off a fish when we fished out of a 12' jonboat and 10' pond prowler. 25 years later I can still hear it "dammit, if you throw me out of this, I'm kicking your arse". LOL

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Is it possible you are using poor quality hooks? I know brands vary in quality a on, on all my salt lures i change the hooks for top quality owner, gamakatsu or mustad .


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