07-01-09, 07:05 PM | #1 |
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Just saying hello
I am just picking up the line again. I have been fishing with nightcrawlers and only landing good size bluegill. I would like to start catching bass. I live in northwest Virginia. There is the Shenandoah River which I fish often. There is also Lake Frederick which I also fish. I have caught alot of dink small mouth. One fish was decent but nothing to write home about. I would really like some suggestions. Thanks for looking. OH BTW... I am using a Ugly Stick with a Shakespeare (open,spinning) reel. Thanks again.
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07-01-09, 07:42 PM | #2 |
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welcome to the site richrob!
Most of us here started out like you and went on to the plastic worm texas rigged. Get you some 3/16 ounce bullet sinkers, some grape or purple worms from zoom or culprit or any brand you prefer, throw it out and wait for a tick feeling that comes through the line and watch to see if the move moves, then set the hook hard. Get a variety of 2/0 or 3/0 hooks. Have fun and ask away if ya need suggestions, post pictures of fish caught too |
07-01-09, 08:02 PM | #3 |
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JB forgot to tell you there are some great fishing videos on this site if you need help! Welcome to the boards!
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Welcome aboard man as mentioned above Kevin's videos on the main page of the site are top notch , and like Jb said you can't go wrong starting with a plastic worm , I would also consider grabbing a couple spinnerbaits and maybe a crankbait or two .
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Welcome aboard Rich. Good advice above. I'd also be sure to pick up a couple Rapala X Raps. They can be deadly on both largemouths and smallies.
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Welcome Richrob, you will learn bass fishing on this site. A lot of good people on here.
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welcome to the house of nuts pal. kick off yer shoes and have fun.
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Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride!
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07-02-09, 10:53 PM | #9 |
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Welcome aboard Rich.
In this part of Va. I have had some luck with the Strike King Red Eyes in 1/2 oz. Both the Sexy Shad and the Chrome Sexy Shad. Also a white with a little blue or black with a little red spinnerbait. And my all time favorite is anything Zoom makes in Watermelonseed. Hope this helps You out some. |
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Thank you everyone for the warm welcome. I plan on going out sunday morning so I will give you a update. I have been watching all the information videos. I am excited to try the drop shot technique. It seems like it might be up my alley since I dont know how to work a jig or spinner.
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Quote:
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a weightless texas rigged 5 inch yum dinger in watermelon candy works great for me. use a 2/0 or 3/0 worm hook. let it fall for 15 seconds, give it a couple twitches and repeat. wait for a tap on the line or watch for line movement, then drop the rod tip and set the hook hard. enjoy the fight
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07-07-09, 08:30 AM | #13 |
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Hey guys. Finally caught some decent size bass this sunday. My fishing buddy and I rented a canoe and floated 7 miles down the Shenandoah River. We had two dozen minnows. On the first cast I landed a 2lb. small mouth. We knew it was going to be a good day. It seems the fish were hungry. We ran out of minnows almost half way through. Started rigging some Rapla divers. Caught the largest bass of my life. I think together we caught 30 bass, 4 carp, and many bluegill. Thanks for all the tips here and I think Im going out this afternoon.
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07-07-09, 11:16 PM | #14 |
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Congratulations on the great float trip! Sounds like a blast (I am jealous).
Just curious...what did you catch the carp on? I've never caught them on an artificial before.
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07-09-09, 07:21 PM | #15 |
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Welcome! Can I call you Reyotch?
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You need to find a few spots on the Potomac river to wade. Also some of the streams and creeks in the area hold some nice smallies and surprisingly largemouths. Watch out for the VA silver trout cuz they'll attact those crawlers too.
Baits to try. Small 4" worms, small crankbaits, and spider jigs or craws and that should get you going. |
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