Hey all -

Quick question on an experience I had yesterday fishing in PA. I was fishing a TCA stocked stream and doing fairly well with fish in the 10-14" range. I started fishing a fairly deep pool with a weighted copper john, and set the hook on a big fish - guessing it was one of the breeders placed a few weeks back.

After a 20 or so second fight, line went slack and I thought maybe I pressured too much and broke off or I pulled the fly.

When I checked my fly, the hook had straightened. I have heard of this happening, just never experienced it first hand. My question(s) - Did I apply too much pressure or is this more of an issue with a defective hook. Also is this relatively common?

Thanks and Tight Lines...

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