Understanding why I lose fish

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understanding why you lose fish...

when a fish bites, the hook isn't set fixed in his mouth on it's own. you have to use the "hooking" skill, and you will notice you throw the fishing rod back, before you move it around to tire out the fish, and then land it. that throwing back of the rod is important, in that process you fixate the hook in the mouth of the fish. only when the hook is set fixed you can pull the fish in. but if the hook is in a bad position, and you throw the rod back, the hook can't pierce through the fish correctly and you will lose the fish.