Hook More Fish

Do you do too much swinging and missing when you fish for bass, or do you hook fish initially, only to have them throw the hook when they jump? FLW Tour pro Marty Stone has made a lifelong study of what works and what doesn't work for him when it comes time to set the hook, and he sums it up nicely in this short video. Check it out.

When to use Different Kinds of Fishing Line

Anglers who fish professionally cannot afford to miss fish they have the potential to catch because of things like inaccurate pitches or failure to feel strikes or get good hook penetration. A single fish caught or missed can be the difference in making a cut or even winning a tournament, which can translate into tens of thousands of dollars. For that reason, pros give careful thought to their "tools," which includes the type of line that is spooled on each of their reels and the proper applications for each line type.

Most of us don't fish for thousands of dollars, but we still don't want to miss fish. We go fishing because we want to catch fish, so it's worth our while to consider those things that could help us add efficiency and therefore hook and land more fish.

Vicious-Fishing pro Marty Stone ranks among the best pros I've ever worked with at explaining why he does what he does in a way that's practical and easy to understand. In the video below, Marty details applications for using fluorocarbon, monofilament and braid.

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Pro Lessons on Fall Fishing

Phone access is iffy, even from outside, and it's chilly, so I'm going to make this short, but I had to take a moment to report a great day of gathering fishing tips and photos with Marty Stone and Pete Ponds.  Practical help just flows from some pros, and both Marty and Pete do a great job of breaking down just what they do. Both pros also gave me really good video tips, so watch for those on the YouTube channel.