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So, I’ve been doing alright lately catching small mouth bass in the rivers here. Fished probably 5 times and every time I caught 1 or 2. However, I keep getting nibbling and tugging then I see the fish swim away. What can I do to secure the catch? Is it technique or tools? I’m using a dark green glittery worm bait (which they love) and a whiteish small fish like bait (which they do mediocre with). I use them on a fairly smaller hook from a beginners kit I bought for $10 with a couple of those really small cannon looking like weights. Sometimes I cut the worm in half sometimes I use the whole thing.

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by ham006

Alaska Charlie

You have to hold your mouth right lf you are going to catch fish! Really, without being with you, I don't have a clue. Usually, when I miss strikes, I change or sharpen the hooks. Perhaps the hooks are too large. Maybe the fish are just light biters. I have that problem mostly in very cold water and then it is a matter of developing the correct technique of setting the hook.

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

Try scenting the worm or buy scented worm. Maybe the fish will hold it longer. Then try gently tightening line until you feel the fish then set the hook. I am basing this on what I perceive from your post and may be totally wrong about how I interpreted your post. Alaska Charlie is right on when he said he needs to be with you to give more than a 'guess' answer.