OK, I get it! Ditch the fluorocarbon. I was using it because I was in low, gin clear water targeting summer runs. I'll just go down in test using mono in the future.

Few commented on their hook set technique. I used to swing flies for steelhead and the accepted thought was to give the fish a second to take the fly and turn a bit before setting hard. I have tried to mimic that to a degree because the lure is in front of the fish, pulling both to the side and slightly away like a swung fly. So, if he hammers it, I hammer it. If it stops, I lift the rod moderately and feel for fish. If he is there, then I hammer it up and to the bank side. This has worked in the past but failed miserably this last trip. Maybe a streak, maybe habits from other fish and techniques coming back to haunt me.