I have started using swimbaits here in Texas, mainly on Lake Austin. I'm predominently a big jig (one oz and over) fisherman, flipping the hydrilla, with 65lb test Lynch line and Oldham jigs. I have three over 10lb and one just under 13lb in the last couple years. Since surfing this site for a while now i've started trying some of the ideas you guys are have success with. I have been throwing an 8inch Huddleston trout, ROF5, on an old Team Daiwa 7-6inch flipping stick with 30lb braid. My first time out throwing the bait a couple months ago, I had a big follower on about the third cast. Did not see the fish, only the shadow. About three casts later, i had a 5lb fish hit the bait about 15 feet in front of me. Saw the whole thing. The fish attacked the bait and kind of rolled over on it, I was able to wait until i knew she had the treble before setting the hook. Today, similar thing, about 15 feet from the boat i had a 10lb plus fish roll over the bait, right at the boat. Thought i waited long enough to sweep the hookset, but ended up pulling the bait away.

Do you guys set the hook like a topwater bait,,,,only after you feel a pull? Or kind of like a crankbait and just keep constant pressure, trying to work the hooks in. I get some crazy looks from other boats around here when that swimbait splashes down!!