How do I make these fish hit???

[EricCO]

I think you need to tap their "instinct" at that point. I think fish hit different baits for different reasons. The tube jig and sucker meat is trying to get them to strike because they are hungry. Sounds like those fish really weren't that hungry. Try dropping a spoon on them. The falling of the spoon will get them to strike based upon their hardwiring to eat easy meals. They may not be hungry, but will still strike the spoon because of it's fast falling fluttering action. I think they call this a "reaction strike". Could be worth a shot.
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