Having caught and released somewhere in the neighbohood of 30 or so "shakers'" over the last two days, I can relate to this post. I have found it is neccesary to set the release very shallow if using DRs and the line as tight as possible so that it will trip the little guys and I can get them off quickly.

It is also a must that you watch your pole and lin closely for the slightest change in action. It may be weed, or it may be a shaker. Better to be safe and check it out , rather than kill the poor bastages.

No matter what gear I used, we still caught them. I am happy that most were hooked in the mouth, with very view impalements anywhere else............