we are doing some catfishing, I run the trolling motor and my son 15 is running two poles in the back. We are running drift / troll set-up with circle hooks and cut shad. We are getting some hits but when he goes to grab the pole we miss them.

Not sure If we should wait longer or if he is doing something wrong when he grabs the pole.

Normally troll or drift at about .8 mph

Running braided line with a mono leader

thank for any help