Your advice has worked

NCYankee · 11-11-05, 08:44 PM

I want to thank all of you who post messages. I've been fishing on and off all of my life but didn't really know any real techniques. Most of what I caught was probably because of luck. I got into bass fishing this year and decided I wanted to move away from relying on luck. Of course, I've searched the internet for information on bass fishing techniques. This is definitely one of the best sites out there. Since I've been reading the posts on this site, my fishing has improved greatly. I now consistently outfish my buddies in quantity and quality.

As a side note, it is funny how people swear by a certain lure even when it is not producing anything. I used to use the same couple of lures regardless of conditions, time of year, etc. Now, I know what is likely to work best but will not hesitate to switch to an entirely different lure (say crank to tiki stick.)

One more thing. Bass fishing in the South ROCKS! It is November, and I am still reeling them in.

Fish On · 11-11-05, 08:54 PM

"One more thing. Bass fishing in the South ROCKS! It is November, and I am still reeling them in."

tear lakes are so cold down here.

Fish On · 11-11-05, 08:54 PM

Actually up here!

lovinfishin9 · 11-11-05, 10:30 PM

Yeah everyone on these forums have been alot of help to me too!

Rebbasser · 11-12-05, 12:20 AM

That's great, Yank! I've learned a ton on these boards, and have been able to pass some stuff on as well. The best of both worlds.

pig n jig · 11-12-05, 07:40 AM

This site is a neat deal, you have alot of people using different lures and their experiences are posted on the site.Its a short cut to learning, imagine the hours your saving by taking someones advice from here rather than taking the time to figure it out on your own ? P N J

zooker · 11-12-05, 10:59 AM

yep short cut to learning. but a very quick way to the poor house...

zooker

NCYankee · 11-12-05, 03:17 PM

You aren't kidding Zooker. I've doubled my tackle this year. The bait monkey is always hanging around. But, I've found there is a need for more than just one crankbait, spinner, etc. Using a different running depth, blade, size, and so on can mean the difference between catching bass and not catching bass. I imagine there might be a point where enough is enough. I'll let you know if I ever get there.

zooker · 11-12-05, 08:59 PM

hell i still aint there and i have been "buying" for many years.. the way i figure it i double the value of my house just by taking my tackle bags in to it..

zooker

lizardsrule · 11-13-05, 10:37 AM

Glad you're here, and glad you've picked up soem helpful tips. This site has without a doubt helped me become more of a complete Bass fisherman, and continues to everytime I get on here. Just remember that some of what you hear is garbage, so always keep an open mind. Many things that some folks like and works for them, is something I dislike, and doesn't work for me. It's all about preferences and confidence, and a few thousand lures never hurt either.

Lizards

11-11-05, 08:44 PM	#1
NCYankee BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 188	Your advice has worked I want to thank all of you who post messages. I've been fishing on and off all of my life but didn't really know any real techniques. Most of what I caught was probably because of luck. I got into bass fishing this year and decided I wanted to move away from relying on luck. Of course, I've searched the internet for information on bass fishing techniques. This is definitely one of the best sites out there. Since I've been reading the posts on this site, my fishing has improved greatly. I now consistently outfish my buddies in quantity and quality. As a side note, it is funny how people swear by a certain lure even when it is not producing anything. I used to use the same couple of lures regardless of conditions, time of year, etc. Now, I know what is likely to work best but will not hesitate to switch to an entirely different lure (say crank to tiki stick.) One more thing. Bass fishing in the South ROCKS! It is November, and I am still reeling them in.

11-11-05, 08:54 PM	#2
Fish On BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hauppauge, NY Posts: 368	"One more thing. Bass fishing in the South ROCKS! It is November, and I am still reeling them in." tear lakes are so cold down here. __________________ David Scott

11-11-05, 08:54 PM	#3
Fish On BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hauppauge, NY Posts: 368	Actually up here! __________________ David Scott

11-11-05, 10:30 PM	#4
lovinfishin9 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Middletown, VA Posts: 566	Yeah everyone on these forums have been alot of help to me too! __________________ Take your caviar and that fish that ain't cooked, take if off a cracker and throw it on a hook. :D :)

11-12-05, 12:20 AM	#5
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	That's great, Yank! I've learned a ton on these boards, and have been able to pass some stuff on as well. The best of both worlds. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

11-12-05, 07:40 AM	#6
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	This site is a neat deal, you have alot of people using different lures and their experiences are posted on the site.Its a short cut to learning, imagine the hours your saving by taking someones advice from here rather than taking the time to figure it out on your own ? P N J

11-12-05, 10:59 AM	#7
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	yep short cut to learning. but a very quick way to the poor house... zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

11-12-05, 03:17 PM	#8
NCYankee BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 188	You aren't kidding Zooker. I've doubled my tackle this year. The bait monkey is always hanging around. But, I've found there is a need for more than just one crankbait, spinner, etc. Using a different running depth, blade, size, and so on can mean the difference between catching bass and not catching bass. I imagine there might be a point where enough is enough. I'll let you know if I ever get there.

11-12-05, 08:59 PM	#9
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	hell i still aint there and i have been "buying" for many years.. the way i figure it i double the value of my house just by taking my tackle bags in to it.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

11-13-05, 10:37 AM	#10
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	Glad you're here, and glad you've picked up soem helpful tips. This site has without a doubt helped me become more of a complete Bass fisherman, and continues to everytime I get on here. Just remember that some of what you hear is garbage, so always keep an open mind. Many things that some folks like and works for them, is something I dislike, and doesn't work for me. It's all about preferences and confidence, and a few thousand lures never hurt either. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

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