I agree with the words... "the fish is either hooked or not" If my rod goes down i grab the rod..and lift it...feel the tension, and give a nice tug...Very simple.... i NEVER wait...Many a time i have even put the rod back in the holder and let my anchor rope go and then go back and pick up the rod again...When the fish attack your offering they mean business....when it starts thumping hard the fish is panicking and making that long run away from this invisible force that threatens it's life...Don't worry..it'll all be covered in my new book.. " The Anatomy of a Take-Down". Chapter one... Who told you to wait ??

Louis F.
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