Keeping It Simple 2024
Kaspar825 reply :
I've been fishing my whole life but have never been a huge bass fisher. I usually can't catch them and move on but this year I'm going to try and get better. After reading a lot of the recommended articles I still don't feel like I learned much. Mainly because it's a complex topic. I can't remember all the different things when there's so much going on like weather, lake conditions, bait and presentation.
So to start off the learning process, is there any simple things we can put together? Or anyway to simplify bass fishing for me?
Obviously they won't work all the time and there's no formula to catch them but how about we try and put together everyone's guidelines.
Thanks everyone!
Alonerankin2 reply :
Simply put.. A 7" ribbon tail worm 3/0 hook... 3/8 oz slip sinker... Use it and catch fish... It's just a bait that works everyday
reb67 reply :
You can do what I did and start with " bassresource" videos on you tube,
Glenn breaks it down very well for us beginners and the best thing about him he does not push any one product he will give you his opinion.
I'm a new member to this site as well and they will all tell you to read all the past post and put the time in on the water that is how you learn.
One thing that I found that helps me is to go to the local forums and find guys in your area and pick there brains,it is amazing to me how willing these guys are to help out us newbies.
One thing I do know is the "SENKO WORM" catches fish I don't care where you fish and what condition you fish, That's just my opinion.
Good luck and welcome to the site
michang5 reply :
I've only been doing this since last July, and I've seen things get more and more complicated ever since. This is as simple as I can make it and catch fish:
Get a spinning reel, put on your line of choice and tie on a 1/0 Gamakatsu finesse wide gap hook. Get a pack of Zoom finesse worms in watermelon red flake and/or green pumpkin. Get a pack of Yamamoto 5" senkos in the same two colors.
If it's calm and your fishing shallow water, insert the hook through the finesse worm just below the egg sack.
If it's windy, insert the hook directly in the middle of a senko.
Throw either at any submerged or overhanging vegetation (branches, grass, cattails, etc). Count to 5 or 10, twitch your rod tip up, reel slack and repeat.
Done.
boostr reply :
HAHAHAHA! Just try to keep it simple... Then the bait monkey pounces. 
Kaspar825 reply :
I'll be sure to try out that setup, Alonerakin!
YouTube videos help thanks for the channel and right now I'm loving senkos. They're so easy to fish with.
I've already got the senkos so I'll pick up some finesse worms next time I'm at bass pro. One question as you mentioned using a spinning reel, is there any advantages to baitcasting reels? I know that a lot of serious bass fisherman look down on spinning reels but I've never found a benefit when using my baitcasters.
So you're saying that most of the things on temperature, moon cycles and air pressure are more in your mind then anything? 
Thanks everyone!
Tony L. reply :
We do have a way of overcomplicating this sport. I have learned a lot from this site and it has reallly helped me to fill my tackle box. This is both a blessing and a curse because there have been times that I have gone to the lake with all of my gear and been completely overwhelmed by the decision of what to tie on and how to fish it. The more I have learned, the more I have realized just how much I still don't know. Most any bait you buy will catch them, it is just that sometimes, a particular one will catch a few more. I think that michang5 nailed it right on the head. A soft plastic worm (and i will also throw in a spinnerbait) will almost always perform.
Grizzn N Bassin reply :
On 4/12/2014 at 9:55 AM, boostr said:HAHAHAHA! Just try to keep it simple... Then the bait monkey pounces.
you aint kidding ive spent alot on the monkey in the past few weeks and he still wants more. hes a little rascial
Oregon Native reply :
The only thing I can add to all this excellant advice is try and block out all the baggage we carry on our shoulders. I would use the texas worm (but in a 1/8 or 1/4) and throw it out by targets. Just focus on the line and your feel for little ticks. Pull it in slowwww...wiggle once in awhile and just focus on enjoying what our great Lord has created.
Tight Lines
tatertester reply :
The first thing that you need to do is locate the bass!....Try a lipless crankbait,as they will sink, you can try different depths until you locate fish. Check shallow and then the first breakline (sudden depth change} and fish along the break to find fish. When you locate fish , switch to a slower bait like a worm or senko in that same area.Allow the bait to sink in the water column til it gets to the bottom , lift and drop the bait slowly til you catch fish....You can use either a spinning reel or a baitcaster with 10 lb test mono or copoly line.......Fish anywhere there is coverlike weeds, wood , rocks......Practice, practice , practice.....At first don't worry about a lot of different lures.....Fish slowly.
SirSnookalot reply :
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The first thing that you need to do is locate the bass!.
This is the answer.
You want big bass, have to go where they're at. Look what these guys catch in Mexico, California, Texas and Florida. You keeping go where the bass are small for the most part and the odds of catching big one is slim.
michang5 reply :
I mostly use and recommend spinning gear because I stink with my baitcaster. I am incapable of skipping and placing baits where I want without a backlash. If I want to "keep it simple" the baitcaster stays in the car.
roadwarrior reply :
Getting Started"
Guaranteed To Catch Bass
I just cant catch bass
Learning to fish on your own
Kaspar825 reply :
Thanks again guys! I went out yesterday and tried a t-rigged senko for about 2 hours on neighborhood ponds. The wind was blowing real good. I didn't catch anything, I had on bite but couldn't set the hook but what you've guys said boosted my confidence in bait choice.
Also at one of the ponds I went to there were probably over 75 dead fish on the other side of the drains. Mostly bluegills but also a few bass and some nice catfish. Is this most likely because of the water level being high enough for them to swim and get stuck or could the long winter have killed them and the floated there. There were also some dead fish along the shore.
RatCog reply :
On 4/12/2014 at 10:28 AM, Kaspar825 said:I'll be sure to try out that setup, Alonerakin!
YouTube videos help thanks for the channel and right now I'm loving senkos. They're so easy to fish with.
I've already got the senkos so I'll pick up some finesse worms next time I'm at bass pro. One question as you mentioned using a spinning reel, is there any advantages to baitcasting reels? I know that a lot of serious bass fisherman look down on spinning reels but I've never found a benefit when using my baitcasters.
So you're saying that most of the things on temperature, moon cycles and air pressure are more in your mind then anything?
Thanks everyone!
Other colors of worms I have confidence in are zoom u tail green pumpkin magic, junebug, and red shad. Bait casters have the advantage of being more sensitive, accurate, and can hold heavier line.
michang5 reply :
Even with my limited knowledge, I have to disagree.On 4/14/2014 at 7:24 AM, RatCog said:Other colors of worms I have confidence in are zoom u tail green pumpkin magic, junebug, and red shad. Bait casters have the advantage of being more sensitive, accurate, and can hold heavier line.
Sensitivity has nothing to do with being a baitcaster or spinning setup. Rod and line choice are the biggest factors.
Accuracy is dependent on the angler. I'm much more accurate with my spinning setups versus my baitcaster. One buddy of mine is the same, while a second does all his work with a BC.
Finally, you can spool up 50-65# braid on either setup. I will agree that you don't typically want to use as heavy of fluoro on spinning as you do baitcasting, but I suspect some experts might even debunk that.
Each setup has its pros and cons. There are times you will do better with one over the other. But saying a baitcaster is more sensitive, more accurate and more capable with heavier line is just false.
bigbill reply :
Read and reread every bass fishing article here. Watch every video we have here.
Let's start with a split shot rigged black 6" worm. Cast it out let it fall. Now if the line is going away from you on either side set the hook. The bass will hit it on the fall. If it falls to the bottom let it sit. In a few minutes move it 3" then let it sit and repeat slowly etc.
Now other places to fish a Split Shot rigged worm. I look for submerged weeds. I move the boat off the weeds till they disappear in the water. Anchor the boat and cast into the weeds.
It's a slow process but it can be very successful.
This presentation of plastics also works well in a rocky shoreline too.
BuckMaxx reply :
Starting all over the first thing I would do is join a local bass club ass a non boater. Don't worry about being competitive just go out an learn from everyone. Chances are every boater has been around the game awhile. Each will have their strong suit and watch and ask questions. You will get to know your way around a bass baot so hopefully someday you get to a point where you want to own your own boat.
I am going to spend my time on the water this year only taking one tackle box at a time leaving all other tackle at home. I go out with the intent of learning something new. Evemtually I go back to my same old confidence baits that work for me. Rarely do I fish out of the my zone, WIth all those boxes of meaningless lures that have never seen water yet we carry them around and never get to learn them.
primetime reply :
I have been Bass Fishing seriously for over 25 years, and I have seen all the trends in the tackle industry, and although their are no absolutes in fishing, here are a few baits and techniqes that will almost always produce if patient and on the right water.....
You need time on the water to get better, and you don't need a ton of tackle although I love to buy lots it regardless, but I always end up throwing the same few baits.......
1- Plastic worm weightless if water is less than 6-10',or with light split shot, or bullet weight under 1/4 oz as most strikes come on the fall regardless of worm...I try to fish with a 1/0-2/0 EWG worm hook from a top brand and I usually start with a black and blue power worm or ribbon tail in 7.5" or 6" or a powerbait finesse worm, trick worm, or senko in 4-5" and if you stick to the basics...Black, Black/Blue, Junebug, Grape, Black Chart, watermelon red, Bama bug.....you are good and can catch bass on a weightless, texas rig, and carolina rig...Learning these rigs are easy for the most part and will always catch fish if you figure out where they are.
2. To locate fish, look for structure, weeds, moving water, or anywhere that looks like a good place to hide and ambush bait if you were a bass. If you are fishing a pond, look at the entire pond or lake before starting and if the shoreline on one side drops off quickly, has rocks, or you see a long flat area, you can assume for the most part the bottom is similar......Fishing shallow is easiest as a beginner IMO and to cover water a Lipless crankbait in 1/4-1/2 oz in Chrome blue back, Craw pattern, and silver chartruese is a lure that will always help find fish and cover water and a spinnerbait will do the same. IF you catch one bass, rarely is that fish hanging out alone.
3- Fish any type of rod you feel comfortable with, but use quality line and try to match line to conditons and unless flipping heavy cover which is not fun as a beginner to learn alone, 10lb or 12lb mono should be heaviest you need to go, but if you can get away with 6lb test you get more strikes.
- Crankbaits are not so easy as people make them out to seem, but a few lures that are a must are a floating rapala or minnow jerkbait in small to medium sizes, natural color and a firetiger pattern, few suspending jerkbaits and always work slower if in doubt, buzzbait, Popping topwater lure like a Rapala Skitter Pop, but worms and grubs by Powerbait, Zoom, strike king, Gambler or any bait you feel matches the forrage base in the water you fish will do the job....and always ask someone who is catching fish for advice. I learn just as much today from taking someone fishing for the first time as I do when I go with someone who fishes high level tournaments. Don't get brainwashed by magazines.....I am guillty of buying lures based on the bait monkey but I am aware I am doing it, and eventually after a few dozen trips, you will have a few favorite lures and methods you always rely on.
I caught 90% of my bass up north by fishing culprit ribbon tails in 7.5" and color was always purple, red shad or black, manns jelly worm, powerbait worms, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and topwaters like a torpedo and Rebel Pop'r....One of my fishing partners I have fished with for 20 plus years and is now in Florida with me still only brings a few bags of culprit worms, powerbait, and a 4" grub in smoke which he swims on a jighead, pitches on a texas rig, or uses them as trailers to spinnerbaits. He rigs all worms with a 3/0 Mr. Twister Keeper hook and he does well. He brings 2 spinning rods, and a baitcaster which only I grab when we fish.
Hope that helps....I love trying crazy methods, tinkering with rigs, new techinques, and never be afraid to trust your gut and do something others would most likely never try......Sombody thought of the wacky rig and the Sluggo/Senko......
Catt reply :
Keep it Simple!
Learn what structure is, how to truly identify it, interpret it, and the fish it effectively.
Learn what is the prodominate prey species in your body of water and how it relates to structure morning, noon, and night...with each passing season.
Understand that next after location is timing; just because you didn't get bit does not mean the bass aint there or ya tied on the wrong lure!
The key to consistently catching bass is a process of elimination and duplication. Eliminate patterns and waters that are non-productive and duplicate patterns and waters that are productive.
The human tendency is to respond to failure and frustration by over complication rather than simplification of technique and theory!
SirSnookalot reply :
As usual when it comes to bass fishing Catt has the right answers.
I keep it as simple as a can, always have and always will. I'm sure some feathers are going to ruffled, I never did buy into this sensitivity thing, having a 100 various lures and 10 rods with me. Find the fish, learn how to work the lure and more times than not you will catch fish, some days they are on and some days they aren't, no has 100% success. I'm not a bass fisherman per se, I'm a saltwater fisherman that just happens to catch a lot of bass. I don't fish for bass much different than many other species, except understanding the nuances of every kind of fish I fish for. Sure I get skunked sometimes fishing for bass, but not often. Whether it was muskie fishing when I lived up north or barracuda and tarpon fishing down here, I can go for weeks without seeing one, or getting a strike and strike doesn't mean it's landed, that does not happen with bass. Not being a bass fisherman I choose not to use senkos or jigs very often, they flat out produce fish. The simpler I keep it the better I do, sorry guys I just don't find bass fishing to be the most challenging type of fishing I do.
If any one goes weeks without bass, what they need is a lesson from Catt, not a new rod or lure.
RatCog reply :
On 4/14/2014 at 8:40 AM, michang5 said:Even with my limited knowledge, I have to disagree.
Sensitivity has nothing to do with being a baitcaster or spinning setup. Rod and line choice are the biggest factors.
Accuracy is dependent on the angler. I'm much more accurate with my spinning setups versus my baitcaster. One buddy of mine is the same, while a second does all his work with a BC.
Finally, you can spool up 50-65# braid on either setup. I will agree that you don't typically want to use as heavy of fluoro on spinning as you do baitcasting, but I suspect some experts might even debunk that.
Each setup has its pros and cons. There are times you will do better with one over the other. But saying a baitcaster is more sensitive, more accurate and more capable with heavier line is just false.
I suppose what I meant is that with a baitcaster it's more easy to control the release of the line, which makes it easier for me to be accurate. Additionally, a small baitcaster can hold heavier line than a small spinning reel. For example, my penn 2000 can't handle 15 lb fluorocarbon like my curado 200g. I do agree that there are spinning reels that can handle heavier line, although they must increase in size.
Bankbeater reply :
Keep your colors simple. Start out with natural colors and go from there.
WIGuide reply :
If you're having problems remembering everything, go ahead and pick one technique. Read up on it, then go out and fish. When you get done come back and reread what you did before you went and things should become a little more clear. Continue focusing on that technique for a while and get good at it and find out what works for you. Although a lot of people struggle in learning the piles of information available these days, not many will forget personal experiences. If you can gain that personal experience and use that knowledge on future outings.
WRB reply :
Bass fishing isn't a lot different than other fresh water game fish, with a few exceptions.On 4/12/2014 at 7:18 AM, Kaspar825 said:I've been fishing my whole life but have never been a huge bass fisher. I usually can't catch them and move on but this year I'm going to try and get better. After reading a lot of the recommended articles I still don't feel like I learned much. Mainly because it's a complex topic. I can't remember all the different things when there's so much going on like weather, lake conditions, bait and presentation.
So to start off the learning process, is there any simple things we can put together? Or anyway to simplify bass fishing for me?
Obviously they won't work all the time and there's no formula to catch them but how about we try and put together everyone's guidelines.
Thanks everyone!
1. Bass can be caught on a wider variety of lures than any other fresh water game fish.
2. Bass are easy to catch when they are active, very difficult when they are not active.
3. Bass location is dependent on seasonal periods and prey type.
Because bass can be caught on a lot of different lures choosing a lure that is similar to the prey the bass are currently eating simplifies how to present it to the bass. You need to understand what the prey types are where you fish.
Active bass are easier to catch than inactive bass. Understanding structure and cover elements helps to find the bass. Using lures that replicate what they are feeding on helps to find active bass by increasing your odds.
Understanding basic bass behavior and seasonal periods helps to eliminate water where the bass are not and locate and focus where they are located. Bass are predators and stay close to their food.source, locate the predominate prey, the bass should be nearby.
Tom
roadwarrior reply :
On 4/14/2014 at 11:31 PM, WRB said:Bass fishing isn't a lot different than other fresh water game fish, with a few exceptions.
1. Bass can be caught on a wider variety of lures than any other fresh water game fish.
2. Bass are easy to catch when they are active, very difficult when they are not active.
3. Bass location is dependent on seasonal periods and prey type.
Because bass can be caught on a lot of different lures choosing a lure that is similar to the prey the bass are currently eating simplifies how to present it to the bass. You need to understand what the prey types are where you fish.
Active bass are easier to catch than inactive bass. Understanding structure and cover elements helps to find the bass. Using lures that replicate what they are feeding on helps to find active bass by increasing your odds.
Understanding basic bass behavior and seasonal periods helps to eliminate water where the bass are not and locate and focus where they are located. Bass are predators and stay close to their food.source, locate the predominate prey, the bass should be nearby.
Tom
Great post!
SirSnookalot reply :
On 4/14/2014 at 11:31 PM, WRB said:Bass fishing isn't a lot different than other fresh water game fish, with a few exceptions.
1. Bass can be caught on a wider variety of lures than any other fresh water game fish.
2. Bass are easy to catch when they are active, very difficult when they are not active.
3. Bass location is dependent on seasonal periods and prey type.
Because bass can be caught on a lot of different lures choosing a lure that is similar to the prey the bass are currently eating simplifies how to present it to the bass. You need to understand what the prey types are where you fish.
Active bass are easier to catch than inactive bass. Understanding structure and cover elements helps to find the bass. Using lures that replicate what they are feeding on helps to find active bass by increasing your odds.
Understanding basic bass behavior and seasonal periods helps to eliminate water where the bass are not and locate and focus where they are located. Bass are predators and stay close to their food.source, locate the predominate prey, the bass should be nearby.
Tom
Sounds like a lot of info, but it really isn't and much of it is plain common sense, this is a good information list. Guys and gals learning to fish in the 40's and early 50's started off on shore or in a row boat with no electronics or trolling motor. I don't think we were at a disadvantage because we learned this common sense approach, find the fish and match the hatch. The modern angler has so much going now, hi tech rods and reels, faster boats with electronics a TM's and IMO the biggest game changer plastic weedless baits. Knowing the basics plus all the hi tech stuff is a recipe for success.
blongfishing reply :
Like someone said ahead of me, keep the tackle box small. I have spent atleast $500 this year!!
roadwarrior reply :
Off topic posts have been removed. If you want to talk saltwater please post in "Other Species".
-Kent
BassWhole! reply :
On 4/14/2014 at 11:37 PM, roadwarrior said:Great post!
No its not!
Chance_Taker4 reply :
Almost anything you throw this time a year will be bit on. Just remember to match color with water (darker the water the brighter the colors, the clearer the water the more natural colors). Also do not get hung up on all the baits when to use them and how. I learned from using one at a time. Every type of bait will catch them at some point. The easiest thing to do is decide on one bait only. Just throw the one bait until you can catch them consistently and feel comfortable. Once this happens go on to a different bait until you gain confidence. Once you get confidence in each baits then you can decide how you want to catch them as well as find out which baits works best at which time.
roadwarrior reply :
On 4/16/2014 at 8:27 PM, Chance Brown said:Also do not get hung up on all the baits when to use them and how. I learned from using one at a time. Every type of bait will catch them at some point. The easiest thing to do is decide on one bait only. Just throw the one bait until you can catch them consistently and feel comfortable. Once this happens go on to a different bait until you gain confidence. Once you get confidence in each baits then you can decide how you want to catch them as well as find out which baits works best at which time.
Well, I don't think you need to reinvent the wheel. There is tons of helpful information from
experienced fishermen here at BassResource.com. "any bait/lure" is NOT the best choice
year around. As a specific example, The Rig has proven to be seasonal and not particularily
productive in the summer. Spring is the easiest time to catch bass on a variety of lures, but
some are FAR MORE PRODUCTIVE than others.
Chance_Taker4 reply :
On 4/16/2014 at 10:21 PM, roadwarrior said:Well, I don't think you need to reinvent the wheel. There is tons of helpful information from
experienced fishermen here at BassResource.com. "any bait/lure" is NOT the best choice
year around. As a specific example, The Rig has proven to be seasonal and not particularily
productive in the summer. Spring is the easiest time to catch bass on a variety of lures, but
some are FAR MORE PRODUCTIVE than others.
I think there was a misunderstandment on my post. I didn't say you can use "any" bait whenever you would like to catch fish. I said all baits catch fish at some point.
Spring- Spinnerbait, Jerkbait
Summer- Cranks and Plastics
Fall- Plastics, cranks, spinnerbait
Winter- Lipless cranks, plastic, Jig
That is how I fish my baits and it works quite well for me. However when learning I threw cranks every time I was on the water no matter the season until I was confident with them. Then I moved to plastics, spinnerbait, etc, etc. Until I figured what baits work well in what conditions and season. I never threw an A Rig and never plan on it. I feel that they are more dangerous to the fish.
OntarioFishingGuy reply :
Tie on a Rapala Original minnow or Shad rap. Cast it out and reel it back in. Thats all you have to do. Those were the only lures i had for about a year. I caught Largemouth, Smallies, Pike, Muskies, Walleyes, Perch, Crappies, etc on them. Then i found Tackle Warehouse...
SENKOSAM reply :
First of all, bass fishing isn't rocket science. Just take into account depth and lure capabilities such as action (finesse to extreme), depth a lure can be fished effectively and it's speed range. Always know where you are using sonar to account for bottom and weed changes.
Take notes for each water you discover things. Each water is different and the bottoms are different.
Some lures are multi-specie lures and find out which are. Cast, cast, cast. It's the only way to discover (a key word) and add to one's experience which is accumulative.
Understand seasonal differences in bass locations so that finding active fish becomes a bit easier as the years go by. Fishing with others speeds the process by noting what and how they caught fish, no matter how inexperienced you both are. Discovery is the essence of fishing - not winning tournaments or expecting all outings to be successful.
This site has an overwhelming amount of good information, especially in it's archives and is the best in my opinion as a true encyclopedia of every facet of fishing you could ever know in a lifetime. But focusing on one general category at a time and not cramming everything into future outings, allows you to understand the value of each article and put it to use until you discover its usefulness, whether it be the use of jigs, spinnerbaits and crankbaits or structural / cover difference.
Finding and fishing fish magnets are key!
Learn a few waters very well and expand to others. Tournament fishing with others more experienced in certain techniques and lure use allowed me to realize their potential in different situations, but again, there will never be a substitution for replicating what you've seen or done.
You can't rush success, so understand the tool of presentation speed, because without it, no lure in the world will work if you ignore that simple element of the retrieve.
No point in wishing you luck because luck is when and where you find it and depending on blind luck, less and less.
SS
merc1997 reply :
the best fishing tool you have is your brain. catching the bass is the easiest part of the job. the hardest is locating them. spend time learning seasonal patterns for the waters you fish. learn the food base and food chain for those waters. this will help you eliminate a lot of water and key in on areas that are holding the bass.
wrb, a member here has a calendar he developed called the cosmic clock. for those just starting out bassing, it is a great aid. i think tom posted on this thread and gave the best advice you can go by. bass are always going to be around food.
lure selection can also be kept pretty simple. there is not any magic lure, but we do have some very effective fishing tools. in my opinion, the jig is at the top of the list. it can be fished skirted with trailer, or naked with any plastic. it can be fished from top to bottom, and swam, coasted, dragged, or jigged.
depth and speed are the two most crucial factors in enticing strikes out of bass. as tom stated, active bass are easier to catch. in between those active periods are when fishing at the right depth and speed will elicit reaction bites.
time on the water will help hone your skills and thought process.
good luck.
bo
HeavyFisher reply :
On 4/12/2014 at 8:14 AM, Alonerankin2 said:Simply put.. A 7" ribbon tail worm 3/0 hook... 3/8 oz slip sinker... Use it and catch fish... It's just a bait that works everyday
Do what this guy says! Don't get to caught up on reading and trying to "figure out" bass fishing. I never read a bass book in my life, my dad started me when I was around 4. I think the longer you do it the more in tune you become. I catch lunkers all the time and have the pics to prove it. From one fisherman to another here are a few pointers I've learned over the years, if your not catching anything move to a different spot, always count to 2 before you set your hook, best times to fish are early morning and dusk, top water lures are best used on water that is as flat as glass. That should get you started and goodluck bub!
Alonerankin2 reply :
On 4/20/2014 at 3:53 AM, HeavyFisher said:Do what this guy says! Don't get to caught up on reading and trying to "figure out" bass fishing. I never read a bass book in my life, my dad started me when I was around 4. I think the longer you do it the more in tune you become. I catch lunkers all the time and have the pics to prove it. From one fisherman to another here are a few pointers I've learned over the years, if your not catching anything move to a different spot, always count to 2 before you set your hook, best times to fish are early morning and dusk, top water lures are best used on water that is as flat as glass. That should get you started and goodluck bub!
HeavyFisher like you I have found that simplicity is Bliss! When it becomes confusing or overly expensive get back to bare bone tactics and catch fish... Big ones! Or little... Lol... All fun and joy for me!
missouribigbass reply :
I've been fishing since I was old enough to walk. If your just getting started you need 3 lures imo and I tell everyone starting out the same thing. Master these 3 and then start moving on to more tackle.
The 3 lures to start with are...
1.Your good old basic plastic worm. I prefer a berkley 7inch power bait in grape-purple. To me the purple worm is consistently the best color but get several colors just giving you my personal preference.
2.Spinnerbait...Get several colors. To me a white 1/4 oz tandem blade booyah is my personal favorite with one willow and one colorado.
3. Buzzbait....just like the spinner get several colors. Lol I sound like a booyah rep but I do prefer their buzz baits as noise and water disruption is at a premium with buzzbait fishing and the clacker on a booyah is a difference make. Contrary to what you will read about buzzbait fishing. It works best at a very stay pace sitting nicely atop the water and running smoothly. I Ive caught tons of big bass on buzzbaits it is the most under utilized lure among fishermen today. A topwater strike is also the most exciting and will keep you coming back for more
The last thing I will tell you is the most important thing in fishing and I think many will agree. And that is placement. You've got to put the lure no matter what it is in the right place. I see so many people just cast and cast randomly for hours and rarely catch a thing. Understand whee and what fish like where your at. Find vegetation, brush, underwater structure and put your lure there. Starting off as a newbie to fishing really work on your accuracy is a super important part of being a good fisherman. Pick spots and try and hit them.
Take those 3 lures find the right cover and put your lure in the right spot and you WILL catch fish. We over complicate fishing sometimes and we rig up 25 different lures during the course of the day whdn a lot of the time these 3 lures thrown in the right places would hsve produce the bedt over the course of a day.
Hope some of this helps you and happy fishing!
CDMeyer reply :
Same with me when I switch to bass last year it is overwhelming..... but here is what I did
take it one week at a time, pick a technique, a lure, or a bait and fish that and ONLY that all week
Take what you learned right it down, and then move on to the next
Pay attention to every little detail, the feel of the bait, the way bass react to it
Ask your self why did you not catch something here, but you did over there.....
And then if you have question research and watch videos, but what really helped me was this form you can ask specific questions, for example on the week I spent with a jig it turned into a week and a half because I did not catch anything in the week, so I had to keep working, this site helped me with so much it is not funny
Go get them and stay positive, God Bless
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