mitchwk

Thanks for the help. I will try setting the hook up, tightening the drag, and trying a plastic that the hook can get through easier like a worm.

T-rigged weedless. A new rod isn't in the budget at the moment. Do you think if I rigged it with the hook out that would help? What way should I bet setting the hook, up or sideways? To compensate for my cruddy rod.

Went fishing today, I had one on on but it spit it out right at the bank. I was using a tube. What is the best way to set a hook when using a plastic tube? My pole is short and pretty flexible.

Thank you so much for the tips Clacker! I can't wait to put them to use. I checked out my pond today to see if I could but its still mostly ice covered with a few holes.

Thanks for the help, I actually just read Road Warrior's post on how to catch fish and that answered my question. Apparently it is not best to just cast a worm and reel it in as fast as you can.

Thanks, I will keep an eye out for it.

Thanks for the help! I have had a terrible time of actually finding fish. The last few times I have gone I haven't caught a thing. I think its because I was fishing a texas rig like I would a big mepps for pike, just casting it far and reeling fast. How do you all prefer to reel in a Texas rig? I have read a lot about making the bait look real by incorporating pauses and jerking your rod. When bass fishing should all baits be retrieved using pauses?

Where do most people from KS/Wichita post fishing reports on this forum?

Hey, I have a question about bank fishing. I'm relatively new to bass fishing and using texas rigs, stop and go retrieve etc. All that stuff is easy to read about on here. My question is about where on the pond to find bass while bank fishing. I have read about structure like trees and grass, but I'm confused about ledges and rocks? How do these provide cover? What do you all look for when fishing from the bank?

Hello all, new guy from Kansas here. Just moved to Wichita in July and have taken up bass fishing. I grew up fishing for pike in the summer with my dad but I am relatively new to bass fishing. I'm looking forward to some warm weather so I can get out there more! I fish exclusively from the bank at a pond near my apartment, with little to no success!!