MrMike46 Posted August 3, 2013 Posted August 3, 2013 I live in Chicago and go fishing a number of times. I'm a 46 year old male who is unable to catch fish on a regular basis. I might get lucky one day with a single fish but for the most part I go fishing with no results. I have read books on fishing have used live bait and lures. I go fishing a lot at this stocked lake called Plainfield Fishing Resort. What can I do to become a better fisherman? Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted August 4, 2013 Super User Posted August 4, 2013 Welcome to the forums! Jeff Quote
aceman387 Posted August 4, 2013 Posted August 4, 2013 Hi Mike, welcome from the south suburbs of chicago.To become a better bass fisherman all you have to do is pick this site apart. The more time you put into reading on here the better bass fisherman you will become. Quote
Super User Scott F Posted August 4, 2013 Super User Posted August 4, 2013 The fastest way to become a better fisherman is to fish with guys who know what they're doing. There are a lot of fishing clubs in the Chicago area (not just tournament clubs) that are loaded with good fisherman. Pick up a copy of "The Outdoor Notebook" magazine available for free at most tackle shops around Chicago. Local clubs have updates on club activities in the magazine. Join one and go to the meetings and outings. Many of the clubs are multi-species clubs so you can get exposed to all kinds of fishing opportunities. Use sites like this one to refine your tactics and apply new ideas when you are on club outings. The more active in the club you are, the more fishermen you'll meet and get to fish with. You can learn more on one season with a club than you could learn in many years on your own. 1 Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted August 5, 2013 BassResource.com Administrator Posted August 5, 2013 Welcome Home! Quote
CDobber Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 Welcome...and as previously mentioned...don't give up and keep reading. Sites like this one, lake-link, and such will be helpful as they are to me (though I don't catch many more than you). Quote
Super User Darren. Posted August 6, 2013 Super User Posted August 6, 2013 Welcome aboard, MrMike! Quote
Super User slonezp Posted August 6, 2013 Super User Posted August 6, 2013 Welcome from the western burbs Quote
Jigs 4 Pigs Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 Welcome to Bass Resource. I live in the same area as you. I've been to Plainfield Fishing Resort plenty of times with limited success. Believe or not, I catch trout out of there more than anything. My suggestion would be google maps and subdivision ponds. Ponds = less people and not fished out by the bucketheads. I throw 1/4-3/8oz spinnerbaits, 1/4oz swim jigs, soft plastic craws/creatures, flukes, and senko style worms on 3/0-4/0 ewg hooks. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted August 6, 2013 Super User Posted August 6, 2013 Forgot to mention, there is an IL thread located in the Northeast boards "Where are the IL guys at?" Quote
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