New at Fishing! Help!!

dawnav · 06-06-10, 12:33 PM

Hello! I am new to fishing and have actually caught a small red eye but too small to keep! However it made me love the art of fishing..,.
My question is to all the "seasoned" fishermen and women out there, Any tips for a newbie?
I live near the new river and bank fish as I do not own a boat (yet),, I know we have catfish, redeyes, small mouth bass, and muskies that i know of..

I bought a new pole, have several jigs, etc, but not sure how to use them!!

Thanks so much!

Jim80 · 06-06-10, 01:54 PM

Hey welcome to the site first of all , you got one of the greatest collections of anglers here and most likely some of the nicest people you can talk to as well . The search button at the top of the page is one of your best friends and check out Kevins videos on the main page as well . And don't be shy about asking specific questions there is always someone around to answer them

Jim

bcklash · 06-06-10, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawnav

Hello! I am new to fishing and have actually caught a small red eye but too small to keep! However it made me love the art of fishing..,.
My question is to all the "seasoned" fishermen and women out there, Any tips for a newbie?
I live near the new river and bank fish as I do not own a boat (yet),, I know we have catfish, redeyes, small mouth bass, and muskies that i know of..

I bought a new pole, have several jigs, etc, but not sure how to use them!!

Thanks so much!

Welcome Dawnav, I see your from Radford--thats my home town. Maybe I can help ya. Tell us more about yourself.

Strike_King 609 · 06-06-10, 05:04 PM

welcome to the site as Jim said tons of great people and info here. I fished from the shore for 16 years before i got a boat this pass spring. In my time on land i found the the best time to fish for me was right before the suns comes up till about 840 or later in the evening at dusk till around 9 in the summer. I have had tons of luck using Yum dingers 7 inch pumpkin/Chartruse i fish them wackey style which means you hook them threw the center of the belly so both side fail evenly. Try them out good luck on the water. If you dont know ask away tons of great people here that are willing to help

Bassboss · 06-06-10, 05:48 PM

Yup! Ya done came to the right place man! Welcome to the forum!

I don't fish from a boat either, so you don't need a boat to catch fish! Helps though!

First off, what kinda combo ya got? I'd invest in a decent spinning combo to start yourself out with. If you've got a Gander Mt. neat you than they have an excellent deal on a (Gander Mt. brand) Creek Side rod (30 bucks), when you buy that, you get a free Michel Tanger spinning reel. If you don't have a Gander near you, PM me, or I'll PM you (I don't wanna run up a lot of space hear on something kinda off topic). Regardless, get some 12lb p-line CX for it.

As far as what kinda lure you should get. I defiantly agree with Joe! Git you some 5" yum dingers, and some 3/0 EWG hooks (I recommend Gammikatsu, or BPS brand) for texas rigging 'em. Than get some some 1/0 Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap Hooks and wacky rig them like Joe showed you, or if you can't get any o rings, than just hook them through the middle. PM me or I'll me you for some good info on fishing senkos (generic name for dingers and the like)!

That should start you off good for now, just ask if you want some help on any specific lure, or something.

Hope this helps! Hope you slay 'em!

bamabassman · 06-06-10, 10:35 PM

welcome to the site, ther are a LOT of folks here that will break their back to help oyu out. just tell us as much as oyu can about EXACTLY where you are (no one is gonna trakc you down or nuthin,lol), and what kind of gear you have and so forth. brands of lures and baits you are using too. post a picture if oyu can. again, welcome to the site and have some fun!

keithdog · 06-06-10, 11:20 PM

Welcome to the site Dawn. As you can see, lots of folks here are happy to lend any info they can to help. My advice for a new beginner in fishing is to keep it simple. Don't do as some do and go out and purchase a slew of different types of lures and take for the water. It takes time to learn how each type of lure works, and when the best time is to use it. Frustration and failure usually follows when a newbie takes too big a bite at the start. I'd say get yourself a couple spinnerbaits, white with gold blades is always good. And as mentioned above, a few plastic stick type worms like the Yum Dinger and learn how to use those baits. One or the other should always be catching something. Take advantage of the internet! There is plenty of info avail.Youtube has videos on virtually any aspect of fishing you can imagine. And Kevin here who runs this site has very good videos as well. You mentioned you have a few jigs. Be sure to watch Kevins how to videos on jig fishing. Very good stuff. And lastly, practice your casting skills as often as you can. Putting the lure where you want it as quietly as you can is the first step to catching a fish. If you can't hit your target then everything else will suffer. Good luck!

BassinNC · 06-07-10, 11:22 AM

Welcome to the site bud.
You will def learn a lot here.

Captmikestarrett · 06-07-10, 09:51 PM

I have fished the New several times. Makes my internal compass wacky..

Capt Mike

Rebbasser · 06-08-10, 11:44 PM

Welcome to the forum!

You have stumbled on the best collection of bass addicts and tackle junkies there is, so jump right in and make yourself at home.

There are 2 rules a new fisherman needs to remember on this site:

1. There are no stupid questions.

2. See rule #1

.

So ask away!

The more specific info about where you fish/type lures you use/etc. the better. That will allow us to be more specific, but regardless if you have a question ask. You will find bass fishermen like talking about it almost as much as actually fishing. Almost

.

bamabassman · 06-09-10, 09:36 PM

ok, rebb.........so how can i get some waterdogs? BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

MallenManson · 06-09-10, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamabassman

ok, rebb.........so how can i get some waterdogs? BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

You call em Waterdogs? I call em Alabama Fish Finders!

zooker · 06-10-10, 12:23 PM

from the pic's of bamas huge fish he must be using an old deaf blind dog...

zooker

MallenManson · 06-10-10, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zooker

from the pic's of bamas huge fish he must be using an old deaf blind dog...

zooker

Well now, that wasn't very nice....

bamabassman · 06-10-10, 10:44 PM

HAHAHAHA! we'll see zooker...we'll see REAL soon. and yeah, GALLIE is almost 13, so i guess he is old and is going a little deaf and can't see as well as he used to. but his SMELL is still 100%. he can smell bull#$%& 5 miles away. BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Rebbasser · 06-10-10, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamabassman

ok, rebb.........so how can i get some waterdogs? BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

I got one out in the backyard-an idiot black lab that LOVES the water

!

islandbass · 06-11-10, 02:57 AM

Welcome! Just ask away.

MallenManson · 06-12-10, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamabassman

HAHAHAHA! we'll see zooker...we'll see REAL soon. and yeah, GALLIE is almost 13, so i guess he is old and is going a little deaf and can't see as well as he used to. but his SMELL is still 100%. he can smell bull#$%& 5 miles away. BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Mine's 13 as well

bamabassman · 06-12-10, 10:46 PM

it's ok mallen. i told the KING GALLAHAD (gallie), what ol zook said aobut him. he is waiting. BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHHA!!!!

06-06-10, 01:54 PM	#2
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	Hey welcome to the site first of all , you got one of the greatest collections of anglers here and most likely some of the nicest people you can talk to as well . The search button at the top of the page is one of your best friends and check out Kevins videos on the main page as well . And don't be shy about asking specific questions there is always someone around to answer them Jim __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

06-06-10, 05:04 PM	#4
Strike_King 609 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: trenton NJ Posts: 151	welcome to the site as Jim said tons of great people and info here. I fished from the shore for 16 years before i got a boat this pass spring. In my time on land i found the the best time to fish for me was right before the suns comes up till about 840 or later in the evening at dusk till around 9 in the summer. I have had tons of luck using Yum dingers 7 inch pumpkin/Chartruse i fish them wackey style which means you hook them threw the center of the belly so both side fail evenly. Try them out good luck on the water. If you dont know ask away tons of great people here that are willing to help Attached Thumbnails __________________ join my group on facebook Trenton New Jersey Bass Assassins

06-06-10, 05:48 PM	#5
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Yup! Ya done came to the right place man! Welcome to the forum! I don't fish from a boat either, so you don't need a boat to catch fish! Helps though! First off, what kinda combo ya got? I'd invest in a decent spinning combo to start yourself out with. If you've got a Gander Mt. neat you than they have an excellent deal on a (Gander Mt. brand) Creek Side rod (30 bucks), when you buy that, you get a free Michel Tanger spinning reel. If you don't have a Gander near you, PM me, or I'll PM you (I don't wanna run up a lot of space hear on something kinda off topic). Regardless, get some 12lb p-line CX for it. As far as what kinda lure you should get. I defiantly agree with Joe! Git you some 5" yum dingers, and some 3/0 EWG hooks (I recommend Gammikatsu, or BPS brand) for texas rigging 'em. Than get some some 1/0 Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap Hooks and wacky rig them like Joe showed you, or if you can't get any o rings, than just hook them through the middle. PM me or I'll me you for some good info on fishing senkos (generic name for dingers and the like)! That should start you off good for now, just ask if you want some help on any specific lure, or something. Hope this helps! Hope you slay 'em! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

06-06-10, 10:35 PM	#6
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	welcome to the site, ther are a LOT of folks here that will break their back to help oyu out. just tell us as much as oyu can about EXACTLY where you are (no one is gonna trakc you down or nuthin,lol), and what kind of gear you have and so forth. brands of lures and baits you are using too. post a picture if oyu can. again, welcome to the site and have some fun! __________________ so many lures, so little time.

06-07-10, 11:22 AM	#8
BassinNC BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: albemarle, NC Posts: 788	Welcome to the site bud. You will def learn a lot here. __________________ 138 bass in 2K10. Biggest 4LBS 14oz.

06-06-10, 12:33 PM	#1
dawnav BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Radford, VA Posts: 1	New at Fishing! Help!! Hello! I am new to fishing and have actually caught a small red eye but too small to keep! However it made me love the art of fishing..,. My question is to all the "seasoned" fishermen and women out there, Any tips for a newbie? I live near the new river and bank fish as I do not own a boat (yet),, I know we have catfish, redeyes, small mouth bass, and muskies that i know of.. I bought a new pole, have several jigs, etc, but not sure how to use them!! Thanks so much!

06-06-10, 11:20 PM	#7
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Welcome to the site Dawn. As you can see, lots of folks here are happy to lend any info they can to help. My advice for a new beginner in fishing is to keep it simple. Don't do as some do and go out and purchase a slew of different types of lures and take for the water. It takes time to learn how each type of lure works, and when the best time is to use it. Frustration and failure usually follows when a newbie takes too big a bite at the start. I'd say get yourself a couple spinnerbaits, white with gold blades is always good. And as mentioned above, a few plastic stick type worms like the Yum Dinger and learn how to use those baits. One or the other should always be catching something. Take advantage of the internet! There is plenty of info avail.Youtube has videos on virtually any aspect of fishing you can imagine. And Kevin here who runs this site has very good videos as well. You mentioned you have a few jigs. Be sure to watch Kevins how to videos on jig fishing. Very good stuff. And lastly, practice your casting skills as often as you can. Putting the lure where you want it as quietly as you can is the first step to catching a fish. If you can't hit your target then everything else will suffer. Good luck!

06-07-10, 09:51 PM	#9
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	I have fished the New several times. Makes my internal compass wacky.. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

06-08-10, 11:44 PM	#10
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Welcome to the forum! You have stumbled on the best collection of bass addicts and tackle junkies there is, so jump right in and make yourself at home. There are 2 rules a new fisherman needs to remember on this site: 1. There are no stupid questions. 2. See rule #1. So ask away! The more specific info about where you fish/type lures you use/etc. the better. That will allow us to be more specific, but regardless if you have a question ask. You will find bass fishermen like talking about it almost as much as actually fishing. Almost. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

06-09-10, 09:36 PM	#11
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	ok, rebb.........so how can i get some waterdogs? BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! __________________ so many lures, so little time.

06-10-10, 12:23 PM	#13
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	from the pic's of bamas huge fish he must be using an old deaf blind dog... zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

06-10-10, 10:44 PM	#15
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	HAHAHAHA! we'll see zooker...we'll see REAL soon. and yeah, GALLIE is almost 13, so i guess he is old and is going a little deaf and can't see as well as he used to. but his SMELL is still 100%. he can smell bull#$%& 5 miles away. BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! __________________ so many lures, so little time.

06-11-10, 02:57 AM	#17
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	Welcome! Just ask away. __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

06-12-10, 10:46 PM	#19
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	it's ok mallen. i told the KING GALLAHAD (gallie), what ol zook said aobut him. he is waiting. BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHHA!!!! __________________ so many lures, so little time.

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