Setting the hook using a jig

[fishingpox]

I like using 1/32 jigs with a #4 hook on it. This year I have been missing some good fish. I don't know if it is the color I'm using and they are short hitting it. Anyhow, when you are fishing a jig lets say 14 inches from the tip, how do you set the hook after the bite? I don't really jerk the pole a certain way to try to set the hook but, I kinda let the fish hook himself. Is that a proper way?

How do yall do it?

[Crappie Reaper]

With a 1/32oz jig, You might try taking a pair of pliers and "opening" the hook a bit. Bend the hook downward just past the body, then turn the tip out to give room for a set of lips.
As far as setting the hook, I don't give them buggers any slack. You feel a thump, set that hook! It only takes a flick of the wrist. Kinda like flicken a booger at someone, only use your wrist instead of your finger.

[taylmatr]

Beautiful analogy! :D :D :D

[camofish]

yepper, just a lift of the rod and start reeling, keeping the line tight is key.
NO need to bass set the hook, you'll only leave the fish lipless.

[JET4]

[ Kinda like flicken a booger at someone, only use your wrist instead of your finger.[/QUOTE]
I like that.

[joejv4]

that flicken a booger analogy is right on the money - and too funny!


good advise!

[DENNIS WILLIS]

i`m a line watcher, when i see the line jump or feel a twich i give the rod a slight tug and reel and hold on and like everyone said the key is to keep the line tight any slack and the fish is gone.GOOD LUCK...DENNIS

[unknown 5]

Crappie Reaper, I am not going fishing with you during the allergy season. Ugh!:rolleyes:

[mrwillis]

Or, after you get the fish in...then flick a booger on the other person in the boat with you. Or, if you want to practice setting the hook on a fish, sit in your living room and just flick boogers...your wife should understand. Tell her you are practicing crappie fishing. She should understand!

[The Lip RIPPERS]

I let 3 good fish in a row come off last week fishin shallow, used a light rod -meaning light in the hand, the actions on all my rods are fast, so I started setting it a little harder & never lost any more, sometimes I think when they are thumpin it our reaction is to not set the hard enough, believing they will hook themselves.......rip that lip!