does anyone else have problems setting the hooks with ika's?i use a medium heavy rod so backbone is no problem.the last time i caught one i ended up on my back! LOL!

What size hook are you using?? My ratio increased when I went to a larger hook, 4/0 at least.

Try the standard Gamakatsu 4/0 Offset Worm Hook,

not the heavy wire recommended for super lines.

8-)

I use a Gammy EWG 3/0 with no issues. I use a fast reel, 6'8 MH F rod & braided line.

The hook is skinned so its t-rigged but sitting flat on the outside of the bait.

I use a Gammy EWG 3/0 with no issues. I use a fast reel, 6'8 MH F rod & braided line.

The hook is skinned so its t-rigged but sitting flat on the outside of the bait.

x2...Are you using an underpowered rod?

I use a Gammy EWG 3/0 with no issues. I use a fast reel, 6'8 MH F rod & braided line.

The hook is skinned so its t-rigged but sitting flat on the outside of the bait.

x2...Are you using an underpowered rod?

I use a G Loomis BCR803 GLX which is rated for 5/8 oz. Easily the best rod I've ever fished. I've also use a St. Criox Avid AVC70MHF which is awesome but like the shorter rod for this one.

Fat IKA is my go to bait.

I use a Gammy EWG 3/0 with no issues. I use a fast reel, 6'8 MH F rod & braided line.

The hook is skinned so its t-rigged but sitting flat on the outside of the bait.

x2...Are you using an underpowered rod?

I use a G Loomis BCR803 GLX which is rated for 5/8 oz. Easily the best rod I've ever fished. I've also use a St. Criox Avid AVC70MHF which is awesome but like the shorter rod for this one.

Fat IKA is my go to bait.

Sorry to confuse you wonderlust, but the question was directed towards dday07...I'm guessing that is his problem if he is having hook set issues..

LOL  ;D

I misread that one... A soft tip rod or mono etc can certainly cause hookset issues.

We use the 4/0 Gammie EWG offset, but the superline ones...hooksets have not been an issue at all.

Gotta love those Ika's....I use a 4/0 EWG and have

not had a problem on hookset....I mainly use the 4 inch IKA and rig it upside down :....with the tentacles

pointing up near the hook eye and zero weight...

mainly fish in in relative shallow water (2 to 6 feet) and it seems to fall at the right speed...plus yu can

cast or pitch it a mile...lotta big girls have fallen

to that little jewel... ;D