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Originally Posted by Timidhc
That makes sense. I'll use that technique next time I'm out fishing, thanks!
How do you set the hook for Trout? I'm going to try to hit up some creeks with my 6 weight this weekend.
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If you are fishing dries or nymphs, a trout set is a quick lift of the rod, much like conventional tackle. Because you are using size 12-20 hooks, it does not take much effort to pierce a trout mouth. Also, in this case, you are using the absorption of the rod to help protect your tippet, which is usually less than 6# test for smaller streams. A 6wt rod is a little on the heavy side for most of Alberta's trout streams (not judging, I use my 6wt all the time). In this case, the lift is not that aggressive---just a quick rod lift.
With a streamer, you are (usually) using beefier line and bigger hooks. You still use a strip set but it is much gentler than a pike or bass, where I yard on the line from the reel to the waist. When doing a traditional downstream swing with a streamer, the fish usually hooks themselves because they hit the fly then immediately turn away. I still do a quick strip set when fishing streamers.
Pete Kutzer from Orvis tells it best