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When a fish feels the hook

When a fish feels the hook, it struggles to get free. This might involve jumping, making a long run, swimming back against the line or swimming around obstacles. Each species of fish fights differently.

Fish Hooked

Fish hooked in shallow water are more likely to jump and behave more frantically than those hooked in deep water. Deep-water fish often seek the bottom.

It's possible to land many small fish just by reeling them in. They'll fight, but they aren't as strong as the line and the rod. Use lighter tackle and you can get some fight out of the smallest fish in the lake.

If you're catch and release fishing

If you're catch and release fishing, don't fight too long or the fish will die from exhaustion before or after you release it. Fighting Bigger Fish Set the Drag

If a fish makes a run for it

If a fish makes a runfor it, don't panic. And don't try to reel inwhile the fish is swimming away from your line. Relax and let the drag and rod do the work. After you've set the hook, set your drag. If you're using 12-pound test, you should use about 4 pounds of drag. Just keep the rod at about a 45-degree angle to the water aim it straight at the fish.

When the fish slows

When the fish slows down and stops taking more line, it's time to go to work. The best technique for the catch is to gently pull the rod up and then reel down as you lower it, using a pumping motion. Do it in small, smooth strokes rather than large abrupt sweeps because it will help keep both the line tight and the fish much calmer.

If the fish runs again

If the fish runsagain, let it go and you will probably notice thatthis run is shorter and slower. But don't let the fish rest. If you can't hear your drag working, you should be reeling.

Don't get anxious

Don't be anxious.Even if you get the fish close to the boat, thatdoesn't mean it's done fighting. If it turns and runs, let it go but keep tension on the fish.

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