Howdy Parker,

Yep...did that to all my spoons (and larger spinners with single siwash hooks) right after the Herzog seminar.

In fact, had replaced that hook yesterday am (1/0 Gami) and did the bend and tweak thing before it ever hit the water.

I believe this was a territorial fish, as he had swiped at the spoon the cast before I got him hooked. He probably just wanted that spoon out of his "turf" and the hook didn't get a good set, and I also might have had the drag a bit too tight...shoulda just let him run instead of trying to turn him.

Not to worry...I got a hook in one, and that is a hurdle. Next step is get on on the beach!

Mike