happy yaking

Thanks for the reference links. It pretty much answers my question.

You fish a spot and not getting any bites either because it's not what they want or there not there. Do you move along with the same bait to another spot or change baits and keep fishing same spot? I fish in a kayak in smaller lakes for the most part. Just curious how you determine to change your spot or the bait.

When fishing, do you fish the area with one bait and keep moving with the same bait if it's not working, then come back with another? Or stay in that spot and keep switching baits out before moving on?

Thanks for the feedback. I have accumulated a lot of different lures and colors, but probably because they were appealing to me, not the fish. The first bass I caught when I went out actually targeting bass was on a power bait worm. Can't remember the exact color now, but that became the only color I would fish for awhile because it was my confidence bait. Then caught some on colors that were totally opposite of that so thats why I asked. Finesse fishing was all i have really done, but want to get out of my comfort zone and catch some bigger fish. I've only been fishing for about a year and the amount of equipment, lures, etc is overwhelming. I've studied almost non-stop for the last year and feel as though I should have a degree in fishing lol. I buy lures often, but mostly because I like to and someone has mentioned somewhere that it is awesome. After all the reading and research about lures, I sometimes get aggravated just because its so much. Then I remember how much I enjoy being on the water even when I don't catch a thing, which is kinda often. Usually, I have zero patience for everyday crap, but when I'm fishing it's different. I can stay out there for hours and hours and fish without catching a thing and consider it a successful day. Anyway, thanks again for the feedback. This is a great site and very informative for beginners like me.

I am pretty new to bass fishing and overwhelmed with all the different lures out there. My questions is does the lure color really matter so much? I've watched tons of youtube videos and most have there lure color preference according to water clarity and such. If the purpose is to mimic the baitfish in most cases, why change the color regardless of water clarity? Baitfish do not change colors according to the color of the water or wether its cloudy or sun shining so why should the lure? Why not just choose a lure that looks natural to the specific baitfish and fish it regardless of the water clarity?

Went to Bass Pro tonight to get the parasite clips that were suggested, but they didn't have a clue as to what they were even though they have them on the website so I didn't get any. Also got the BPS Stik-o and the dingers to try and see how it goes.

OK thanks for the replies and advice. I was fishing them texas rigged weightless.

Fished a GY Senko for the first time today. I loved it but had to replace after every catch because they fell apart. This was a new bag that had just been opened. Is this normal? Those things are pretty pricey, especially if it only last one per fish.

Thanks for all the great advice and is very helpful on where to start! Yes I do have a Bass Pro about 40 miles from me, have an Academy Sports and Gander Mountain. Heard good things about the Lew's reels but noticed bass pro doesn't sell them. Once I find one that feels comfortable in my hand, what else should I be looking for? I noticed some BC have 1 brake and some have 2 brakes? Whats the benefit of one over the other?

Thanks Mike

I'm looking for suggestions for a first timer buying and learning a baitcaster. I am female with small hands. Keeping it under $100.00 is a must. Wouldn't mind spending more later once I get comfortable with one. Any suggestions and tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!