Close in, use a rod-tip jerk-strip with slack reset for aggressive action; at long distance in still water, use a straig
Close in, use a rod-tip jerk-strip with slack reset for aggressive action; at long distance in still water, use a straig
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- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Presentation and Drift
- Species: Pike
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Advanced
Tip
Tip: Close in, use a rod-tip jerk-strip with slack reset for aggressive action; at long distance in still water, use a straight strip retrieve with the rod tip low and a strip-set, not a rod sweep
How to do it: Use jerk-strip close in for aggressive action, and straight strip with low rod tip and strip-set at long distance in still water
Mistake it fixes: Using a rod sweep to set at long distance in still water
Why it works: Jerk-strip gives aggressive close-in action, while straight strip with strip-set gives better hookup at long distance where rod sweep loses tension.
When it matters most: Streamer fishing, retrieves