martintheduck Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 Over the past few months (and after getting my new boat), I've hit a point where I'm generally only concerned with covering water. I'm trying to find spots, fish them as fast as possible, and move on to the next one. I haven't used softplastics in quite some time. My ole' trusty setup is usually a shaky head or c-rig, but I haven't even tossed one of those in MONTHS! I've hit this point where I'm just not feeling very patient when covering areas. Any tips on slowing myself down a bit and reacquiring some patience? I know covering water isn't always a bad thing, but strictly covering water and not properly working productive areas is just as detrimental. Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted September 19, 2013 Super User Posted September 19, 2013 The next time you go fishing, take every bait, except for your "ol' trusty setups", out of your boat, and fish like you did before getting your new boat. 1 Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted September 19, 2013 Super User Posted September 19, 2013 Fishing can be a matter of timing, being in the right location at the right time. There is no wrong or right, you may be in the right spot at the wrong time or move and discover the timing isn't any better...........or it could be. Quote
aceman387 Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 You need to sow your mind down.I like to fish after work and sometimes i am mentally tired before heading out which ruins the whole fishing experience for me.I like to take a five minute nap in my truck before going out. Its amazing how a simple little nap can alter a racing mind. Out on the water you can try closing your eyes and doing some deep slow breathing in an out through your nose ,it has to be slow in order for it to alter your mind and your focus (awareness) Other than that, how is your stance on weed...lol. 1 Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted September 19, 2013 Super User Posted September 19, 2013 Try leaving the boat at home for a while, or fish somewhere that is too small for a boat, like in a pond. Quote
CPBassFishing Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 Go out early in the morning or at night. I find that the peace and quiet calms my ADD down and I am able to fish more slowly. Quote
Todd2 Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 This summer I was out one day and my trolling motor steering cable broke. So I was forced to anchor. Its amazing how thorough you work an area when anchored. I caught more fish off this one point than I ever had. So, just take a hammer to your trolling motor 1 Quote
Hyrule Bass Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 do as rhino suggested and leave everything at home but your old trusty setups. covering water just to cover it doesnt usually accomplish anything, especially if youre not fishing the proper baits in that water. and if youre just out fun fishing, remember that, youre not in a tournament and there is no clock to race against or other anglers. or you can just continue to work the new methods youre trying and perhaps come pretty efficient at cranking or spinnerbaiting or whatever method it may be... Quote
Super User AK-Jax86 Posted September 19, 2013 Super User Posted September 19, 2013 I have lost patience with soft olastics too. I religiously would use them and over the past 5 months I have been using frogs, swim baits, and cranks. I find fishin slow to be boring but I know it is very effective at times. When I fish soft plastics I am using Uvibe worms and rage craws fishing them fast like top water, very effective at times. Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted September 19, 2013 Super User Posted September 19, 2013 ultmately if you are having fun then who cares how fast or slow you fish. Now if you are losing that then it is time to make it fun again and only you know how to do that for yourself. 3 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted September 19, 2013 Super User Posted September 19, 2013 If it works for KVD... Quote
martintheduck Posted September 19, 2013 Author Posted September 19, 2013 You need to sow your mind down.I like to fish after work and sometimes i am mentally tired before heading out which ruins the whole fishing experience for me.I like to take a five minute nap in my truck before going out. Its amazing how a simple little nap can alter a racing mind. Out on the water you can try closing your eyes and doing some deep slow breathing in an out through your nose ,it has to be slow in order for it to alter your mind and your focus (awareness) Other than that, how is your stance on weed...lol. This made me laugh! I'll pass on the weed, man! It's weird how when it comes to myself, all this kind of stuff slips my mind! I'll try some "meditation/napping" for sure. And I'll try leaving the fast baits at home (maybe). The big reason I've gotten into the fast fishing is because I've never done it before... I've always been a slow fisherman. I'm trying to build my confidence in fishing fast... I've always been able to DO IT, but just never enjoyed it. Now, I'm confident in my water covering techniques, but in the process I've started HATING slow fishing! I need to iron this problem out in the next year and find some balance... plan to go out for Collegiate Bass Fishing next season! Quote
RoachDad Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 Over the past few months (and after getting my new boat), I've hit a point where I'm generally only concerned with covering water. I'm trying to find spots, fish them as fast as possible, and move on to the next one. I haven't used softplastics in quite some time. My ole' trusty setup is usually a shaky head or c-rig, but I haven't even tossed one of those in MONTHS! I've hit this point where I'm just not feeling very patient when covering areas. Any tips on slowing myself down a bit and reacquiring some patience? I know covering water isn't always a bad thing, but strictly covering water and not properly working productive areas is just as detrimental. uuuuh, same answer to every problem, beer. Cast, sip, cast sip. It'll slow you down. 1 Quote
ClackerBuzz Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 it really comes down to goals. it seems like u were a slow fisherman. you had a goal to become a fast fisherman (possibly to compete in the Collegiate?). now ur goal is to become an all around versatile angler, fast and slow. knowing when to speed up and when slow down is a valuable trait whether ur in tournaments or fun fishing. i only fish for fun, and for hawgs, but i'm quick to go from a 10" worm to a 3" grub. it's serving me well Quote
Walleye2Bass Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 I had this issue, I watched too many TV shows of Pro's covering miles and miles of water at breakneck trolling speeds with crank baits and spinner-baits. Then one day it dawned on me: I'm not a professional, I don't care if I catch a bass today (a fish in general would be nice), I am out to have fun! You know what, I relaxed and I catch more fish and have a lot more fun. Instead of throwing fast moving search baits I used a little common sense about structure and started throwing jigs, worms and soft creature baits. I have not been skunked this year, not to say some fish I caught were not embarrassingly small or not the right species, but I had fun and enjoyed it. For me it took a conscious decision to slow down and enjoy being out fishing instead of stressing about how many fish I can catch... 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted September 19, 2013 Super User Posted September 19, 2013 The key is to learn when to speed up & when to slow down. Anglers like KVD do not simply fish fast, the simply do not waste cast in unproductive water. Pros know the available structure, they know the available cover, they know the available prey spices & they adjust accordingly. When KVD won the last Classic in New Orleans he was anchored! 1 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted September 19, 2013 Super User Posted September 19, 2013 Just a reminder, keep it "family friendly" which includes illegal activities.The policy is non-negotiable. A few posts have been removed. -Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior Global Moderator 1 Quote
redboat Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 Trade your Merc in on a Yamaha - THAT'LL slow you down! Quote
Big Jon Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 Maybe try fishing a jig? Generally you can fish those pretty slow, and though you don't get as many bites, you can get some pretty big ones. At least that's what I have seen from some of the BassResource videos and a couple KVD ones I have seen. I am just now trying to learn the jig. I am trying to figure out how not to lose all my jigs in submerged trees at the moment. I'm still fishing from shore. Quote
martintheduck Posted September 19, 2013 Author Posted September 19, 2013 Trade your Merc in on a Yamaha - THAT'LL slow you down! Bahahaha!!! That one cut me deep (cause' I already run a Yamaha) Quote
redboat Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 Bahahaha!!! That one cut me deep (cause' I already run a Yamaha) Lol, just kiddin! 1 Quote
SudburyBasser Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 If it works for KVD... And yet he's actually an excellent drop shotter Quote
Super User Team9nine Posted September 20, 2013 Super User Posted September 20, 2013 ultmately if you are having fun then who cares how fast or slow you fish. Now if you are losing that then it is time to make it fun again and only you know how to do that for yourself. Ditto - soft plastics are so over rated anyway Quote
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