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Video: Don’t Sleep on This Hook Setting Tip When Tossing Topwater Frogs
The world of sports has evolved a lot since super slow motion cameras started showing up on sidelines. Now, lets take that same technology and use it to learn how to catch more bass. Sounds good, right? Find a comfortable seat, let down the anchor, and watch the video below. You might even find yourself catching more fish on topwater frogs this summer!
It’s happened to all of us: you’re tossing topwater frogs and dragging them across the calm surface, when a bass suddenly gulps the bait under, sending you into a furry of tugs and pulls, only to discover that you happened to pull the bait clean out of the fish’s mouth.
Or so it would seem. . .
The video below illustrates what’s going on under the surface of the water when a bass strikes your lure, and with the power of those slow motion cameras, anglers get a crucial lesson in the science of setting the hook:
So, the next time your out fishing, give that tip a try. You will likely find it difficult at first to fight your reaction and set the hook right away, but the longer you can hold out, allows for the fish to get a better bite on your bait.
Happy fishing, y’all!
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Video: Don’t Sleep on This Hook Setting Tip When Tossing Topwater Frogs
The world of sports has evolved a lot since super slow motion cameras started showing up on sidelines. Now, lets take that same technology and use it to learn how to catch more bass. Sounds good, right? Find a comfortable seat, let down the anchor, and watch the video below. You might even find yourself catching more fish on topwater frogs this summer!
It’s happened to all of us: you’re tossing topwater frogs and dragging them across the calm surface, when a bass suddenly gulps the bait under, sending you into a furry of tugs and pulls, only to discover that you happened to pull the bait clean out of the fish’s mouth.
Or so it would seem. . .
The video below illustrates what’s going on under the surface of the water when a bass strikes your lure, and with the power of those slow motion cameras, anglers get a crucial lesson in the science of setting the hook:
So, the next time your out fishing, give that tip a try. You will likely find it difficult at first to fight your reaction and set the hook right away, but the longer you can hold out, allows for the fish to get a better bite on your bait.
Happy fishing, y’all!
The post Video: Don’t Sleep on This Hook Setting Tip When Tossing Topwater Frogs appeared first on OutdoorHub.
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