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[kwaldeier]

I had both. A few times i still felt tension but i guess the hook didnt set. Other times a smaller fish would explain the lack of tension

[WRB]

I am honestly unsure what line i am using. The stuff that came pre spooled on the rod when i bought it. It is just a cheap Genesis rod and reel combo from wal mart. 6'6" i think. I have been researching the sweep method of hook setting and plan to try that out!

We all started with entry level general use fishing tackle and learn the rod isn't the best choice for bass fishing. A medium heavy spinning rod designed for bass fishing within your budget from Cabalas or BPS maybe something to think about in the near future. Change your line to a premium mono like P-Line CXX, Trilene XL or Big game in 10 to 12 lb test; you don't want to break off the bass you get a good hook set into.
Good luck.
Tom

[TxBankFisherman]

I like what Crestliner said.. maybe try braided line... it has no stretch and helps to create powerful hooksets... mono you have a second or two where you have to get the slack out of the line...

If the water is fairly clear you should use a flurocarbon leader... I guess around 20 lb. if not you can tie the braid directly which is what I do... and be sure to use a palomar knot... I like to get the rod low about waist high sticking straight out, and make a powerful upward force to drive in the hook.... also the hook may be your prob. spend the extra on gamagatsu... i know i spelled that wrong or trokar hooks....3/0 is a good hook size.. unless your fishing with 10" worms then you may want to go with 5/0....

[TxBankFisherman]

oh also I forgot maybe try berkley powerworms ... to me they seem to hold on to these much longer than other baits..

[Catt]

The 3 tap theory as explained by Shaw Grisby

First tap the bass inhaled your lure
Second tap the bass spit your lure
Third is me tapping you on the shoulder asking why you didn't set hook!

The biggest reason the average angle has hookup problems with Texas rigs or jigs is because they are to slow.

Believe me the average bass is way faster than the average angler!

[kwaldeier]

We all started with entry level general use fishing tackle and learn the rod isn't the best choice for bass fishing. A medium heavy spinning rod designed for bass fishing within your budget from Cabalas or BPS maybe something to think about in the near future. Change your line to a premium mono like P-Line CXX, Trilene XL or Big game in 10 to 12 lb test; you don't want to break off the bass you get a good hook set into.
Good luck.
Tom

Since i started this thread i got some 10lbs trilene XL in 10lb test and put it on!

I like what Crestliner said.. maybe try braided line... it has no stretch and helps to create powerful hooksets... mono you have a second or two where you have to get the slack out of the line...

If the water is fairly clear you should use a flurocarbon leader... I guess around 20 lb. if not you can tie the braid directly which is what I do... and be sure to use a palomar knot... I like to get the rod low about waist high sticking straight out, and make a powerful upward force to drive in the hook.... also the hook may be your prob. spend the extra on gamagatsu... i know i spelled that wrong or trokar hooks....3/0 is a good hook size.. unless your fishing with 10" worms then you may want to go with 5/0....

That is the exact hook I am using now is the Gamagatsu 3/0 EWG

The 3 tap theory as explained by Shaw Grisby

First tap the bass inhaled your lure
Second tap the bass spit your lure
Third is me tapping you on the shoulder asking why you didn't set hook!

The biggest reason the average angle has hookup problems with Texas rigs or jigs is because they are to slow.

Believe me the average bass is way faster than the average angler!

Does not suprise me! I try to watch the line for bites and wait until i feel tension before i do anything