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The other day I went fishing and it was a pretty rough day. First I forgot my lowrance for the boat so I looked at navionics on my phone and tried to find some decent coves on a cold and windy day. I tried a underspin, jig, Carolina rig and then finally a drop shot. I finally started getting nips on the drop shot but no takes. I decided to change colors and sizes a few times because the water was pretty stained. I finally hooked a fish and it was a black crappie. He was nice for a crappie but I want bass. Does crappie mean I'm in the right area or the wrong area? I was fishing shallower than I realized because I ended up getting the boat stuck on the bottom for a moment? Are the nearby just a little deeper? I know I need to use a bigger lure but it's one of the few things I've used to catch bass. I'm pretty sure every bass I've caught this year is on the drop shot and I'm sure most of it is because it's dummy proof and I'm not good enough with other techniques. But I need help, tips, suggestions, anything! Thanks!

I was out fishing today and I caught this little guy. At first I thought it was a bluegill and then I google searched it and now I don't know. I do not see any with this kind of color or spots. Can ya'll please help me with what species of fish this is? I'm still fairly new to freshwater fishing so my knowledge is still minimal. Thanks!

I will be in the back. I don't trust her enough to be in front of her haha. She hasn't hooked me in the boat. This is a little bit closer quarters. I trust me the thought has occurred and I'm definitely a little worried.

I'm going to be fishing this weekend for the first time in my kayak! I got a vibe yellow fin 130T so my fiance and I could go together. We've never been kayak fishing but this won't be our first ride in a kayak. I havnt had a chance to outfit the kayak but I have 2 rod holders and will have added at least two more to the milk crate I have. I will be fishing Lake Kedron and online it's saying the lake temp is in the 60s. I've only fished from there pier there once and it seemed like it was a fairly clear lake. Bass minder says I should be either throwing a spinner bait or a plastic worm. I'm still fairly a newbie at this so I was wondering suggestions for depth and how I should fish the plastics. I've wanted to try neko rigging and was maybe thinking of throwing a split shot on for my fiance. What is your suggestions for me? What should I throw? What color and weighs and how deep? Anything will help! Thanks guys and gals!

I have really gotten into bass fishing this past year so I'm still fairly new. The lake I fish has both spotted and largemouth bass. I've only caught a hand full of fish there and getting skunked often. Last year I went fishing about 8 times and caught only one small one but hooked and lost about three getting them to the boat. This year I've gone three times and caught fish 2 out of three times so I'm getting better. Planing before I go has helped a lot with my navionics.

I'm wanting to cash in on my credit card rewards points. Should I choose a gift card from Cabelas or Bass pro shop? Also what should I get? Should I go crazy on lures? Should I get some style specific rods or reels? I have about 10 rods and reels already. Or should I get what every kid hates for Christmas? Clothes I'm 31 and still dont like getting them for christmas. Or should I get something for my boat? Or should I put it towards a Kayak? I want one but I already have a boat and my finance might kill me it its not a 2 seater.

Caught this guy for a tournament and didn't have my scale! I also forgot to put my ID code in for the tournament because I was so excited from catching it! How much do you think it weighs? I just started fresh water fishing recently coming from Texas and only fishing salt water. This is my personal best bass! Other than this I've only caught a few small ones. The lure in the picture is what I used on a drop shot! I caught it about three weeks ago. I've only had luck with small presentations so far, not even regular sized. Also since I'm new to this, is this a large mouth or a spotted? How can I tell the difference?