90% of the fish we boated were lip hooked on back treble.I don't think anybody has said this yet, but how are your boated fish hooked up in relation to the fish? Basically, are they hooked to the rear treble but deep, or just at the lip or lips, or is the bait fully swallowed or half way swallowed?
Sometimes these fish will short strike, just like on a jig, and their paper mouths can't take the resistance while cranking. So, if alot of your fish are getting hooked on the rear treble, try slowing down some. And the same for swallowing whole, you might gain by speeding up some. Regardless, the number one rule is don't change nothing if you keep catching boating fish!!!
And lastly, disregard anybody that mentioned keeping your rod tip down when reeling them in!! Rod tip up, high noon, and a nice steady pace. If they go under, don't panic, slowly work them back up on top. Good steady pressure and pace. They will try to shake off from time to time, just stay the course. And never never never turn your trolling motor off!!
Good luck...
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