11-09-2012, 06:19 PM
I'm new to fly fishing, and have been practicing the last few weeks. I went to the community pond, and using a small copper john, got lots of bites, but only one hook up that got off at the bank.
How do I properly set the hook on a small fly like the copper john? I usually just gently pull up when I feel the tug, but by then the fish is already gone. I find it odd that with such a small fly they can bite it and then spit it out without getting hooked. What's the best way to set the hook?
I'm thinking maybe I'm moving the fly too fast and they are just nibbling at it. Should I move it really slow?
thanks for any advice
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How do I properly set the hook on a small fly like the copper john? I usually just gently pull up when I feel the tug, but by then the fish is already gone. I find it odd that with such a small fly they can bite it and then spit it out without getting hooked. What's the best way to set the hook?
I'm thinking maybe I'm moving the fly too fast and they are just nibbling at it. Should I move it really slow?
thanks for any advice
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