minion

interesting replies guys, I mean I did catch one with my black braided line but i was burning the crankbait. I guess i'll try to just put a snap swivel and put on a foot leader with mono or something and see how that works. I'm starting to get lazy to tie on new baits everytime...(i only have one rod poor college student problems)

I will look around for that kayak deal! although, my small sedan won't be able to carry it without buying the add-ons for the roof. thanks for the tip!

Hey guys, So I watched a youtube video where this guy was showing how the colors show in clearwater and stained water and mentioned that braided line which was black in clear water was a no-no. Can fish really tell if the bait is tied to a line that's visible? I thought they would think it's just some skinny twig or something. Also, when they say 'clear' water, i'm thinking the water where you can see the of the river real easily and can count how many rocks are there. Many lakes around me just look green but if I take a cup and get some water, the water is clear. Does that mean it's also clear water? If I have black braided line on my set up right now and if it really is a huge no-no, can I just tie a mono leader or would I have to respool the whole thing?

I'd love to have a kayak or a boat, but no money to spend yet as I am getting ready to apply to grad school (i shouldn't really be fishing, but I gots to relieve stress somehow!). But yeah, I'm starting to really appreciate this community! I see, well I'm totally for just catch and release since I don't really want to take the time to clean fish and bringing fish smell into my car. But yeah, i understand people who would be against it since it is also a sport and what fun would it be if you can't actually DO the sport, right? I've been chatting up some people who fish where I've been and some ppl are just 'shhh, im fishing' type and some others are more open and friendly, but that's everywhere. I don't have the money to buy CRAZY set ups so for now, craigslist is my friend haha. Thanks for the advice on the local bass clubs tho! That should really help. Probably just going make the drive to go to a big stocked lake this weekend since i'm sick of getting skunked in ponds within a 15 minute drive haha. If I get skunked there...maybe I should just stop...

Yeah...so I don't see many people catching and eating bass...I mean I've heard that it's pretty bad, but one of my friends tell me it tastes just like fluke/flounder. But I'm open to trying things at least once. And why is it that people are open for trout eating and no bass eating?? Yes, I'm trying to find more information on conditions and when to throw what...because I literally have no clue. Different sources tell me different things and I'm thinking of donating to 1rod1reel on youtube where he has all that information laid out for donators.

thanks for the welcome! and yes, i quickly found out it wasn't 'catching' haha guess my childhood memories of catching fish was a positive one

bumpppp

Hey guys, Did not know such forum existed! I'm excited to be a part of this community as fishing isn't exactly what I thought it'd be...(cast in and catch one after another...NOPE). So I got into fishing and I've been do nearby ponds in the area and haven't caught any bass yet...I got some crankbaits, swimmer baits, spinner bait (didn't try yet), 'senkos', etc. I watch some of the youtubers and try their techniques but no luck. Only caught perches and one bluegill the size of my palm. 2 QUESTIONS! 1. Where are some nearby lakes and rivers that are fun to fish? (I live near saddle river, but it's really really shallow so i doubt any bass live there.) 2. Which water bodies are clean enough to eat my catches? (I want to try each fish at least once lol) THANKS GUYS!!