Invest in a hook sharpener. Best investment you'll ever make.
Still fishing with exposed points? I use circle hooks. They are designed to self-hook in the jaw. Point your rod tip and reel.
The super-braids have very limited stretch and better hook setting capabilities but knots can be difficult and it sinks faster. Mono will cast farther but has lots of stretch.
Try this experiment. Have a trusting friend hold your hook between his finger tips, about 30 yds out, and try to "set" the hook with your combo. How'd it do?
Still fishing with exposed points? I use circle hooks. They are designed to self-hook in the jaw. Point your rod tip and reel.
The super-braids have very limited stretch and better hook setting capabilities but knots can be difficult and it sinks faster. Mono will cast farther but has lots of stretch.
Try this experiment. Have a trusting friend hold your hook between his finger tips, about 30 yds out, and try to "set" the hook with your combo. How'd it do?