helllo my Fishing mentors, i have fished as a kid but now i am at the point where i am propelled to the hobby of fishing. the only thing is i am totally lost as to what type hooks,bait.. etc to use.I have a nicely stocked tackle box , but it is useless since i do not know which goes with which.
i will not ask stupid questions beyond this point. I just need a liitle point in the right direction.
Thanks for any help you give.
JJ
totally new to the Game!!! pls help
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johnnie crain outdoors
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JayJay,
First, welcome to the best**** website period! We all had to start from scratch, and I would have given anything to have had access to a site like this when I was beginning. I will try to guide you alonmg with several posts or e-mails if you wish. There is simply too much to cover in one post. I suggest, you start by throwing some spinnerbaits. These are the safety pin style spinnerbaits, not straight spinners. Bass spinnerbaits are in my opinion the easiest bait to master and they catch a lot of fish. Try a 1/4 and 3/8th ounce sizes to start. Keep it simple, white or chartreuse skirt, with one or two silver or gold blades. Try these first in shallow water casting to any likely looking cover along the bank. Try different speeds. I prefer to fish spinnerbaits fairly fast and near the surface. I want to be able to visualize seeing the blades, without really seeing them. I hope you get my drift. Spinnerbaits have an excellent strike to hookup ratio. You feel any pressure, a "tick" on the line or sense any odd movement of the bait, set the hook.
Small deep diving crankbaits are another excellent beginner bait. These dive to preset depths and can be used to fish any type structure except heavy weed or moss growth. Try these around any rock structure, stumps, fallen trees and points. Usually these baits should dive to about six feet on a medium retrieve. Again, if you feel a mushy feeling through the rod, any line movement to the side, set the hook. Small crankbaits usually hook the fish by themselves, but adding a little jerk helps secure the hookup. This time of year, yopu may try a buzzbait, I suggest again, 1/4 to 3/8th size. White with silver blade or chartreuse and silver. Cast these out past the intended target and begin a retrieve that will just keep the bait on the surface, vary the retrieve if this fails. This is difficult, but will come with experience, "do not" set the hook when a fish boils the bait, wait until you feel resistence, then let him have it, hard. Hopefully, this will get you started out right, I'm sure some other staffers will offer some expert advice also. Feel free to e-mail me if you like with questions or results. Stay with Bassin'USA it's the place to learn.
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First, welcome to the best**** website period! We all had to start from scratch, and I would have given anything to have had access to a site like this when I was beginning. I will try to guide you alonmg with several posts or e-mails if you wish. There is simply too much to cover in one post. I suggest, you start by throwing some spinnerbaits. These are the safety pin style spinnerbaits, not straight spinners. Bass spinnerbaits are in my opinion the easiest bait to master and they catch a lot of fish. Try a 1/4 and 3/8th ounce sizes to start. Keep it simple, white or chartreuse skirt, with one or two silver or gold blades. Try these first in shallow water casting to any likely looking cover along the bank. Try different speeds. I prefer to fish spinnerbaits fairly fast and near the surface. I want to be able to visualize seeing the blades, without really seeing them. I hope you get my drift. Spinnerbaits have an excellent strike to hookup ratio. You feel any pressure, a "tick" on the line or sense any odd movement of the bait, set the hook.
Small deep diving crankbaits are another excellent beginner bait. These dive to preset depths and can be used to fish any type structure except heavy weed or moss growth. Try these around any rock structure, stumps, fallen trees and points. Usually these baits should dive to about six feet on a medium retrieve. Again, if you feel a mushy feeling through the rod, any line movement to the side, set the hook. Small crankbaits usually hook the fish by themselves, but adding a little jerk helps secure the hookup. This time of year, yopu may try a buzzbait, I suggest again, 1/4 to 3/8th size. White with silver blade or chartreuse and silver. Cast these out past the intended target and begin a retrieve that will just keep the bait on the surface, vary the retrieve if this fails. This is difficult, but will come with experience, "do not" set the hook when a fish boils the bait, wait until you feel resistence, then let him have it, hard. Hopefully, this will get you started out right, I'm sure some other staffers will offer some expert advice also. Feel free to e-mail me if you like with questions or results. Stay with Bassin'USA it's the place to learn.
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Johnnie Crain
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jayjay
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Thank You very much, Johnnie.
i will take your advice.
i am gonna head to the tackle and bait shop and stock up on the forementioned bait.
i am eager to use what you have pointed out. i am going to do some fishing day and night all next week.
I would be more than happy to receive links or e-mails as to what is best for me to start with.
Thanks again and you are right this is the best *** kicking site there is..
JJ
i will take your advice.
i am gonna head to the tackle and bait shop and stock up on the forementioned bait.
i am eager to use what you have pointed out. i am going to do some fishing day and night all next week.
I would be more than happy to receive links or e-mails as to what is best for me to start with.
Thanks again and you are right this is the best *** kicking site there is..
JJ
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Roger Spaulding
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totally new to the Game!!! pls help
jayjay - Always keep this in mind. Fishing is like a marathon not a sprint. It's not how you run the first mile that is important, but the 26th mile. Always keep learning and never be satisfied. I fish completely different now than I did 3 years ago. And there really isn't many right or wrong answers in fishing. What may work for Johnnie C. may not work for you or myself, and I'm sure I do things that others wouldn't even consider doing. Find a technique that you really enjoy and find success in. Then and only then, start experimenting with every aspect of that technique. For example, let's say your favorite technique is crankbaits. The options are limitless. Rattle or no rattle? Wood or plastic? Diving or non-diving? Size - 1, 2, 3, or 4 inches long? Square bill or round bill? Color for given water color? And it goes on and on. But that's what makes it fun!!!
I know it sounds confusing, but that's why I said eariler that you must truely like a technique before you can start breaking it down. This is when you will start learning what works for you. Good luck and keep us posted on your success.
Roger
I know it sounds confusing, but that's why I said eariler that you must truely like a technique before you can start breaking it down. This is when you will start learning what works for you. Good luck and keep us posted on your success.
Roger
Roger Spaulding : Bassin' USA Prostaff : Indiana
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jayjay
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Thanks Roger,
I think i found the technique i like and will work on it. The big question for me i guess would be the best type of lures to use. i fish primarily on the community lake which is pretty shallow, i believe the deepest part is like 15 feet :rolleyes:
i wonder what would be the best type of lure to work with. i am gonna try waht johnnie c stated, but was wondering if there is a difference since i am at such a shallow lake.
Thanks again
JJ
I think i found the technique i like and will work on it. The big question for me i guess would be the best type of lures to use. i fish primarily on the community lake which is pretty shallow, i believe the deepest part is like 15 feet :rolleyes:
i wonder what would be the best type of lure to work with. i am gonna try waht johnnie c stated, but was wondering if there is a difference since i am at such a shallow lake.
Thanks again
JJ
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Dennis Bligh Jr
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How are you doing jay jay. I would suggest trying rubber worms, lizards, or other soft plastics to begin with. They are super cheap, and super versitile. You can texas rig them and toss them just about anywhere without getting hung up. If you are fishing shallower water, try texas rigging a rubber worm, and using a small split shot (BB weight). I love the soft plastics, again theri affordable, and they work great. Good luck buddy and let us know how it goes.
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jayjay
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Thank you Johhnie , Roger & Dennis,
i am eager to hit the lake all next week and will use all of your advices.
One thing i have been searching for is details on Rigging; like Texas-rig, Carolina-Rig. i have been unable to locate any usefull info.
i would greatly appreciate any links or instructions. Thanks again and sorry for the mindnumbing questions.
TY Again,
JJ
i am eager to hit the lake all next week and will use all of your advices.
One thing i have been searching for is details on Rigging; like Texas-rig, Carolina-Rig. i have been unable to locate any usefull info.
i would greatly appreciate any links or instructions. Thanks again and sorry for the mindnumbing questions.
TY Again,
JJ
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6.54BASS
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totally new to the Game!!! pls help
JayJay, I agree with the other guys, find what works for you. Also try to limit your expenditures, don't jump at the info-mercials that promise the world, I suggest the K.I.S.S. rule. You can adequately outfit a box with "trial" baits for less than a Hundred bucks (Just for starters, it gets worse later)!!! Might I suggest looking into a local club, if you get with the right one, those guys should really help you out. Feel free to e-mail me and I along with the rest of this fine pro-staff will do what I can to answer questions and offer advice.
Bryan Hinton
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jayjay
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Thanks Bryan,
I will follow the K.I.S.S rule .
As for the Club option; the community has a fishing club but they seem to be in there own litle world. Example, one of the head club members opened his man tackle box and it was like looking at a antique shop. When i asked him to overlook my tackle box, he came across a couple of my plastic worms and asked me why the hell would i use them.
Now i am beginning but i know those worms can help me big time. So i rather post to you guys then ask my fishing club buddies.
next week you will all be getting my updates with possibly some pictures.
All you guys are really great and i appreciate all the help.
JJ
I will follow the K.I.S.S rule .
As for the Club option; the community has a fishing club but they seem to be in there own litle world. Example, one of the head club members opened his man tackle box and it was like looking at a antique shop. When i asked him to overlook my tackle box, he came across a couple of my plastic worms and asked me why the hell would i use them.
Now i am beginning but i know those worms can help me big time. So i rather post to you guys then ask my fishing club buddies.
next week you will all be getting my updates with possibly some pictures.
All you guys are really great and i appreciate all the help.
JJ
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Dennis Bligh Jr
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totally new to the Game!!! pls help
Jay Jay, There is a Carolina riggin explination with pictures on my site. www.dennisbligh.com Go to the Q&A section.Email me for Texas rigging info if you'd like, I'm more than happy to help. Sorry for shamlessly plugging my website also. Goodluck buddy. Bassin USA pro-staff, its great working with you guys.