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.
WOw, the accepted thought for hooksetting with flies is the same for snagging pinks.
On a sidenote, fish bites.. set hook as hard as you can.... hog fish around.... make sure reel is set to decent drag.... hog fish more.... use Pline and all of Plines products cause on Hawgquest we use Pline Products. And I cant exemplify the importance of setting the hook mean as you can.... I brain whitefish, trout launch 5 ft. or more depending on size. Set the hook, no doubt.