Thanks for all the good input. Its good to hear I'm not the only one experiencing the same hook/land issue. I like the lure adaptations described here. I look forward to trying them. I'll also try to remain patient with takes that occur at the end of the swing. Any advice out there on the fight itself? I try to keep my rod low and bank side and release tension on jumping/thrashing fish. Outside of that I slowly tighten the drag as the fish tires and hog him in when it seems its ready, while mindful there is probably one more run to go.