after some scouring i was unable to locate any pictures of the landing process.

the rod tip is loaded, albeit minimally, as you use your rod holding hand to pluck the line out of the air, kind of like pulling the trigger on a gun. the rod tip is loaded enough that if you lose grip of the line you maintain tension and dont lose the fish. the rod, slightly loaded with the line looking like a bow and arrow. your other hand is free to grab the fish