Only then did i experience my first High Tension escape. I did continue fishing with my higher gear with longer rod, stronger drag and more line weight. Testing 'small hook on strong line, Big hook on weak line'.ect I havn't been online for some time now but am pretty sure after breaking the cheap rod I thought suitable for Muddwater in the previous test.

See if the high tension is related to the Lure/hook size or if its the line test/reel/pole.

Maybe if i lower the line test it wont happen.

Since i have been having similar issues with 12lbs test on a 12.5 drag reel. Hooked a Largemouth that escaped from High Tension quite easily (my first ever High Tension escape ~ I assume because I don't usually fish with such an awkward lure setup).(because I love a bit of a challenge instead of catching a 2 Pound fish with a 15pound rated setup.) The only thing I cant figure out is how do you determine what size hooks are best suited for which fish. The Young Largemouth were on the lure almost every cast and swimming to the bank still trying but failing to get hooked on it. I watched a couple tutorials which helped me out a ton learning how to setup your rods and reels for max drag etc.Originally posted by Abstrx:Tested a 2' Worm on a #3/0 jig: Clearly an improper setup, the small worm on a large hook:

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