07-06-2008, 09:44 PM
My guess is that you are using live bait. With live bait, most people will hook a fish deeper than with artificials. If that is the case, use Circle hooks instead of regular. With the Circle hook, you will usually hook the fish in the side of the jaw.
There is also a hook removal method that is illustrated on the In-Fisherman website for deeply hooked fish. Check that out also.
There is also a hook removal method that is illustrated on the In-Fisherman website for deeply hooked fish. Check that out also.