setting the hook while using plastics

[beak81champ]

I have a question that you guys may think is silly, but here goes... When im pitching plastics and my line takes off to one side, I sometimes freeze trying to think of the best hookset direction. Do you guys set the hook in the direction the line is moving, exactly the opposite direction, or always straight up in the air? I watched Randall Tharp snell a flipping hook on TV, and show how it cantilevers on the hookset straight up, but I can't decide whether that is the best way to always set, especially since I've never snelled a hook...

[Swift1]

My first thought is ................Break its neck.......After that I leave it up to fate. I usually come out of the winning end.

[paw paw]

i don't think it's a big deal. just set the hook already.

[Kwwildcat]

When flipping and pitching as soon as that line moves sideways I set the hook straight up. Never had much luck setting from side to side but that's just me

[krainium]

I dont put that much thought into I just try to rip the lips off it.

[DanCard]

Just set the hook straight up and try to set his ass in the boat.

[catchinweeds]

just dont go straight down and you'll be all set! My partner always laughs when I set the hook, because he thinks Im going to come up with just the head. I tell him I'm not leaving anything to chance.

[beak81champ]

thanks for the input guys! Too much thinking, not enough rippin! Our 1st Anglers Choice Tourney tomorrow. Hopefully will be able to use this advice often!!!

[ThunderCat]

violent hook set in the most efficient direction...

[Philly]

Hands in close to your chest and snap the rod straight up, all in the wrists.

[kjp105]

Nothing to think about friend! Just try to turn em inside out...It works great for me and usually results in flying fish sightings!!!

[STEVE81]

I think more important than anything is making sure you don't have slack in the line when you set the hook, especially when not using braid. If you are using quality equipment (strong/sharp hook, stout rod and good line). Other than that, set it hard and get it in the boat quickly. That's a big reason for the stout equipment.

[WillDaBeast]

just reel down and rip his lips off

[cougarcat22]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by kjp105 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Nothing to think about friend! Just try to turn em inside out...It works great for me and usually results in flying fish sightings!!! </td></tr></table>

[nektarios]

Set straight up!
I started with the snell knot on straight shank hooks and saw an increase in my hook ups. Go on youtube and search videos on tying the snell.

Good luck!

[basscat21]

pretty simple......Speed kills.

power sets are not as effective as rod speed....... when you hear the rod break the sound bearier..... you are starting to do it right.

[bmck25]

If you were holding onto a jig walking away from the guy holding a rod, would you be conserned about what direction he was about to set the hook? I just nail 'em.

[basscatlildave]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by bmck25 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">If you were holding onto a jig walking away from the guy holding a rod, would you be conserned about what direction he was about to set the hook? I just nail 'em. </td></tr></table>