Drifting: Hooks and line question

steelhead_fishn · 09-13-2001, 07:11 AM

Managed to find myself a good hole on the lewis, having a hard time landing fish though. This particular spot requires casting a very long distance in order to get to a deeper pool where the fish run. Hooked into 5 fish, they all ran straight at me, jumped and tossed the hook. Due to line stretch I was unable to get a solid hookset especially with them running at me. Does anyone have any tips on 10-15 pound mono thats stretch resistant? Any suggestions on good hooks for drifting that come sharp and retain sharpness?

Jeff

THE REEL HEY_YALL · 09-13-2001, 07:47 AM

15lb Izorline Platinum. Wet the knot well before cinching. Straight Money. Broke into the 40lb club amidst all the turmoil on the 11th.

3/0 Vision Hooks are what I run. Come out of the package sharp, and they can easily be re-sharpened. I only used 2 hooks for the day and landed 4 kings in the 2 hours we were fishing. Hook becomes dull, just pop a sharpener on it once or twice. Great inexpensive hooks that are strong and sharp.

fish forever · 09-13-2001, 09:49 AM

I have used both Spiderwire and fireline. Absolutely zero stretch - its like connecting the rod tip directly to the fish's lips. I have the opposite issue with these lines though - with no stretch, i have broken the mono leaders when i rear back - due to too much strain.

Krome Brite · 09-13-2001, 01:34 PM

I'm assuming you're talking about the North Fork for silvers, Luthian? I have found a couple good, uncrowded spots on there, but also have yet to land a fish.

wetaline · 09-13-2001, 01:39 PM

reel hey yall..

where were you fishing? spill the beans....

THE REEL HEY_YALL · 09-13-2001, 01:51 PM

Out of respect to the fish, I will not post where, but you can email me. I don't want to say where and then have a bunch of people kicking chinook back into the water or bonking chinook that are not to be kept.

Krome Brite · 09-13-2001, 02:29 PM

I think I know where 'Yall fished, but don't worry, I wont tell. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

THE REEL HEY_YALL · 09-13-2001, 02:38 PM

Nope. Wasn't there. [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img] Although if ya know me, you know where. The fish are dark, and only 1 out of 4 fish could remotely be considered a smoker. I just like to fish, screw the eating part.