to strike on a nibble ???

[troutman]

i need to clarify something.
when bait fishing , is it best to stike on a nibble , or , wait till the fish have run with the bait before lifting the rod?
a mate who is an experienced bait/cod man used to strike early , but now sits and waits until the fish bends the rod over.
He states he now gets more hook ups.
Circle hooks have also been mentioned for better hook ups.

your thoughts everyone :?:

[fishingvic]

It depends on which fish you are targetting?

In general, I tend to let the fish hook themselves. This is the case nearly all the time as I am currently using circle hooks.

If I am fishing for whiting with common baitholder hooks, I have more success striking on the first sign of a strong nibble.

When striking, always try to feel if the fish is still there in that split second.... you never want to pull the hooks out of the fishes mouth!

[Wolly Bugger]

Fishing for trout, there are times when it is best to strike at first indication of a bite, and other times it is best to wait. Using mealworms or golden grubs, I had trout take them off the hook without barely moving the tip, and that was a nibble tip rod I was using.

So it really depends on the circumstances.

[troutman]

thanks for that guys . i'm full of info now.!!!

went out today , bought circle hooks, prawns, took my chicken , tuna oil/ aniseed pellet burley and went to the yarrra down lorimer st,

stayed for 1 1/2 hrs with one small bream hooked (itself), then went to kfc to replenish energy , (son crazycod was hungry ), then went to warmies for 2 hrs (no result ).
crazycod not happy .

may wait for warmer weather now before heading out again ??

[fishhead]

Hi Troutman,

There were some actions at Werribee South boat ramp lately, so take your son (Crazycod) there and have a go. Best to fish there at high tide. Caught some breams & mullets last 2 weeks.

[troutman]

thks fishhead , we will take your advice and head down there , as we need something on the line to retain the enthusiasm. :tongue:
will report back with the result,
oh by the way , what bait ??