Not sure but it looks to me like you are on a reef. Much different catching them on reefs as opposed to catching them inshore.
how so? yea, we were on a reefâŚ
and even with circle hooks, if you are waiting on the fish to hook himself yes, you will miss a lot of fishâŚyou still need the constant tension on the line and moving your rod tip up and down to feel when the fish is thereâŚsame rule applies, set the hook a quarter second before the fish hits itâŚ
It is different, but Iâve caught 30 in a sitting by myself inshore several times this year. Itâs different than just snatch and jerk, but its certainly doable. Have patience, youâll get it.
the reason I say it is differnt on a reef is that they are much easier to feel. I donât know why but that has been my experiece anyway. I use circle hooks for other species and yes most other fish (trout, reds, sharks, etc) will hook themselves very easily. (put a peice of cut mullet on the bottom, set your drag and wait;then just reel them in:smiley: Sheep fishing to me is a totally differnt ball game! Doesnât matter now though if they are going to change the rules. btw, I am totally for a size limit and catch limit. No one needs to keep more than 5 per person in my opionion.
BEWARE: The Jan. 1, 2012 date isnât a definite. The ruling is part of the Comprehensive Catch Limit Amendment which is still pending approval from the Sec. of Commerce. It will be implemented whenever it gets this approval.
Easier to feel on the reef fishboy b/c the rocking of the boat is already doing the âtight-lineâ method for you. When not on the reef, I always slowly lift my rod tip every 30 secs or so to attempt to catch them in the act, and at the reef the rolling ocean is already doing this for you. At least thats my take on the differnce, which is worth about .02 on a good day:wink:
