Setting the hook using a jig

[wwwUncle]

Another thing that helps for an easier hook set is to take your pliers and flatten the barbs on your hooks.

[willsjwills]

Mo'nback is right. Cross his eyes and get out the pliers, cause you gonna need'em to get the hook out. I had a problem last week with setting the hook. Found out they weren't crappie. They were large gar. They bump a jig just like crappie, but are harder to hang with the barb. Harder to hang onto, also.

[crappiefarmer]

This one made me blow coffee! Guess that's not as bad as "the farmer blow" while clearing a nostril. Glad I don't have a wife anymore, she would never be able to get past that one.

Ain't nothing wrong with "the farmer blow". Works very efficiently.:D CF

[crappiefarmer]

I do the wrist flick and then keep the line tight. Any slack and he's gone. I do like to put a good bow in the rod using long rods when hook setting. If the rod tip or line does anything that you didn't make it do, set the hook. CF

[DC Crappie Kid]

And if you try all these tips and find that you're still missing fish, all logic says they're nipping your jig tail. Simply trim off some tail/skirt/feather and make them take the hook!

Also, add some scent if you don't already so they'll keep it that extra split second you need to set the hook.
-Kid