Thraeka

Thanks! I think from what I've read around the internet, I'll try the Compre!

Hi, I'm looking to buy a new freshwater fishing rod for bass typically. I'm still new to bass fishing and want to invest at most $100 rod. I'm looking for a more all around rod instead of a technique specific rod. I looked online for some info and there are the two I came up with: Shimano Compre and Cabela's Fish Eagle 50. I was wondering what you guys would think or if you had any other suggestions. Thanks!

Thanks for all your responses. I'm definately gonna try them out. I'll read up on the articles posted and try the senko. If all else fails... then I will try the guide (no offense haha) How often or long do you guys stay in one spot? I see people moving around all the time while I'm staying in one area for hours. I feel as though it isn't that the fish aren't there because I can see them splashing, but rather I'm not presenting the bait the right way. I am definately going to keep going at it. Thanks again for all the advice.

Thanks for your guy's responses. I really appreciate it. I talk to other fishermen and they all catch at least one or two by the end of their fishing trip, so I figure I must be doing something wrong. I'll try to look for areas with cover, but the lake is mostly flat. I'll check out that guy. Any more advice would be much appreciated. Thanks a lot!

I'm in San Jose, CA. We go fishing mostly at Anderson Lake. We've tried for large mouth bass there mostly and catfish. I've tried all the common rigs; texas, drop, carolina w a 5 in plastic worm. Ive also tried rapalas, spinners, and rooster tails.

Hi all. My friend and I have picked up fishing since late January. We try to go every weekend if we can. We've looked at websites for tips, rigs,and bait to use and try to apply it best we can. So far we have not caught anything. We go in the early mornings to a decent size lake nearby San Jose. I know it is a little difficult to say what we are doing wrong without seeing us, but is there any advice you guys could give to help our fishing game? Some specific questions I have are: How long should you stay in a particular spot? How long should it take to catch a fish? I have a 7 ft Ugly Stik Bigwater rod, is that ok to fish with? Why am I not catching fish?