How come I can't catch a Striper Bass?

Stripers wack your live or dead bait constantly, yet every time you attempt to set the hook they get away right? Never, never attempt to set the hook on a Striper until he starts his second run away from you. Stipers pick up their bait (Pogy/Menhaden) and run like the dickens for sometimes up to 150 yards, then THEY STOP, FLIP THE BAIT AROUND, AND SUCK IT DOWN HEAD FIRST. Once they have swallowed their prize they then begin to move slowly away to digest their catch. THAT'S WHEN YOU SET THE HOOK. ;-) Also, do not use steel leaders during Striper Season. When they pick up the bait to make their first run they detect the metal and spit out the bait. Use 50 or 60 pound test mono leaders around 4 foot long.