Wmwendler,
to sum up the book you wrote here. If we as hog hunters would just sneak to the bay with the wind in our face and start breeding finesse in our dogs, these hogs will stop giving us the slip and we will start catching all of them!
Just joking. Couldnt resist the jab after making me read that book you wrote. lol.
I actually agree with you and have learned most of the things you mention the hard way.
Educated hogs that can hear and/or smell your approach will bust through dogs in a hurry to get gone I agree.
I can honestly say that I have never blamed the hogs for me not catching them. That would be like blaming a trophy bass for throwing my bait or breaking my line. I sure dont go looking for small fish in fear that a big one might break me off!
I did start a thread a wile back that resurfaced in another recently about hogs running harder and faster than they use to. I still believe that they are through learned behavior and evolution to accommodate their predator base...........Hog hunters. Its natures way in my opinion. Just another angle on survival of the fittest.
When I posted it I was pissed for getting burned two hunts in a row but I wasn't complaining about it.
Ever break off on a big fish or loose one at the boat? Same feeling for me! I dont like it!
I blame myself when I loose hogs but I dont dwell on it.
I analyze my failure, make adjustments were I think I need them, and hope for the best on the next hunt.
Other than that its like Noah said..........Luck of the draw.
