Dan: The way you described setting the hook is actually what I do, just slightly modified. It is a sweeping set (for me to the right and up), but I do it hard. I lower my rod and extend my arms so I can move more line, and the quick reel gives me a good idea of whether the fish has it, or whether it just nipped it. I dont care what anybody says, Im hitting a fish hard when its got my swimbait, thats just what works for me though. If you set, or reel set or whatever it is you do, when you feel that first nibble, you will pull the bait away from many fish (lots of them will just come up and half heartedly nip it before engulfing it). This is why I start reeling faster, if I feel tension I set, if not I immediately slow down and many times that nipper will come back and commit. Keep in mind this all happens in less than 5 seconds. Like I said though, this is what works for me, but Ive still got lots to learn like most of us do.

Lightnin: shoulder is doing good, but its obivous that its going to be at least 6 months or more before its real good. I have been fishing now for several weeks, and I stuck a few decent ones the other day. I just have to modify the lob cast so as not to agitate the shoulder, setting the hook is mostly with my other arm. Other than that Im good to go!