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Originally Posted by Bushleague
I think if you went down to 10 lb line, or simply loosened your drag it might fix your problem. I generally use 10 lb line for jigging, and despite using some absolute garbage jig heads the only time I've lost a fish in the manner you describe was on a couple occasions when I got too horsey with the handline while ice fishing.
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I don’t like 10/lb braid as it cuts into the Pike and my fingers pretty easy. The drag is good as I definitely do not horse them in. The jig hooks are giving away at the start of the bend.
Dodger.