Hook and Hook-Set

[Fish Dad]

Having some trouble with the hook-set. Been using a 9.0 Owners cutting point. I set my drags very loose but not loose enough to birdnest the tiagras and reel until I know the slack is out then try to give a good tug, not a Roland Martin set but a nice tug to try to bury the hook. My hook up ratio is not good. Looking for some pointers in this area.

[FESS]

U may wanna change hooks to a non-"cutting" style....swords have (for the most part) soft mouths and a cutting point may be tearing or doing just that...cutting it's way right out.....a tuna style j hook or a circle hook may be your best bet. What type of bait are u using...live or dead {or artificial (maybe)?}
Fess
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