Powerful and efficient hooksets are essential in bass fishing; especially when casting a jig. When you make an extra-long cast, there can be a lot of lost energy between your rod tip and the jig when setting the hook.
To combat this, Elite Series pro Timmy Horton suggests a long, sweeping hookset. By keeping your rod and reel close to your body and executing this maneuver, you’re able to penetrate the hook into the hard part of the fish’s mouth time and time again.
An accomplished tournament angler and former fishing guide, Walker Smith has been published in many national and regional publications for well over a decade. His articles and videos have been viewed by millions of people.
He has a strong passion for teaching others about fishing while connecting with the human element of fishing as well.
When he’s not fishing, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family, watching the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Bulldogs and hunting.
