Losing too many kokes this year!

[EyLayo]

I wonder if the switch in rods is your culprit. Seems like the only variable that has changed. I wonder if the new rods have more flex and give a weaker hookset than you're used to. Did you by chance try the old rods on the same trip and experience the same amount of lost fish? I'll be following along and hope you find the cause. I'm new to kokanee and trying to learn from others experience
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