How to fight the bass

[jooleyen]

I remember I asked some questions about hooksets and drag, and as a rule of thumb you told me if there is little line out with single hooks, a 12:00 hookset and horse the bass. But with treble hooks and moving baits, 3:00 hookset. And treble hook baits you should have looser drag and play the bass.

I'm just reviewing. Please correct me if I'm wrong.


What determines wether you should fight the bass vertically or horizontally?
What is the proper way to fight a bass. I've heard something about pulling the line in the opposite direction of where the bass is pulling. Is it safe to do that? I feel like I would get the hook out of its mouth.

Thanks.

Julien