IMHO, after the initial "shock" of getting hooked, the trout and salmon that I tackle will settle down and I don't need to keep such a tight line.
This fellow (image enhanced by Dennis C.), waited by my feet so I could get the photo. Same thing when they settle down on the other bank. I'll let a salmon lay-up. Soon as you pull, it'll probably run again and jump.
Depends on the fish though,... salmon run straight, brooks zigzag a lot more.
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Christopher Chin
Jonquiere Quebec
[This message has been edited by fcch (edited 10 February 2005).]