Thread: Keeping fish on the line

I've finally found the time to go fishing, it's been a busy year so far. I've essentially had one honey hole that I've frequented for the last year, which consistently produces large numbers of large (fat and 8+ inch) fish. In an effort to diversify the places I fish, I've started to explore new waters, and today I visited New Croton reservoir, part of the NYC water supply system.

There were no shortage of bites, and I had plenty of fish on my line, but so many spit or shook out the hook. I'm not sure if it's a lack of a hookset (I'm using braid and reeling them in usually sets the hook well). I lost a perch, a nice bass, and so many bluegill.

With that being said, I did land a number of fish, all small, but still fun. Attachment 488176Attachment 488178Attachment 488177

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