Quote Originally Posted by FurFlyin View Post
Thanks for all the replies. This may not make a lick of sense, but I think I can I can feel the feelable bites, it's the line watching that's kicking my butt. Thump or mush I can feel. I'm not quick enough on my hook set yet though. Every trip teaches me a little more. Even if it's just what not to do again.
Many times, I have been figuratively asleep at the wheel on those very subtle bites only to recognize too late the line is moving...resulting in a missed fish. Key is to keep the slack out of the line. Sometimes the tension of the line is enough to set the hook.