bassguytom Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 Better gear really does make a difference. 2 Quote
Heron Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 Better gear really does make a difference. This is highly subjective. 2 Quote
Snakehead Whisperer Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 Learn one technique at a time, and slow down. No... slower than that. This is highly subjective. Not when it comes down to rod sensitivity and line/knot strength. But I hear what you're saying. For the record, expensive does not necessarily mean better. There is lots of "better" gear at affordable prices. 2 Quote
RSM789 Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 My single piece of advice for a man would be, if at all possible, choose the hottest girl possible to go fishing with. No matter how slow the bite is, you will have something nice to look at and if you are a typical male you will go to any length to try and impress her with a big catch. Place creative bets for who catches the biggest or most fish. If it is a warm summer day, recommend fishing topless. The possibilities are endless... 7 Quote
Super User K_Mac Posted October 16, 2014 Super User Posted October 16, 2014 While the above post has merit, finding a way to fish with skilled, experienced fishermen and learning to place your bait in spots others can't get to is my advice. 2 Quote
Heron Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 My single piece of advice for a man would be, if at all possible, choose the hottest girl possible to go fishing with. No matter how slow the bite is, you will have something nice to look at and if you are a typical male you will go to any length to try and impress her with a big catch. Place creative bets for who catches the biggest or most fish. If it is a warm summer day, recommend fishing topless. The possibilities are endless... This is solid Quote
Driftb Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 My single piece of advice for a man would be, if at all possible, choose the hottest girl possible to go fishing with Really? You could ruin a perfectly good day of fishing, and likely make that beautiful girl think your out of your mind too. Quote
Josh Smith Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 Just for fun, if you could give a new angler just ONE SINGLE unsolicited piece of advice, what would you share? (Assume they want advice to become a better angler.) I don't care how big the bass's mouth is. Don't do that. Josh Quote
Heron Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 And one last thing.........Dont spend hoards of money. Quote
Nelson Wormefeller Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 Wear eye protection. Have a clear pair to wear when it is dark. Quote
ClackerBuzz Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 when all else fails, head to the weeds. the shallow weeds if ur looking for 5 fish. the deepest weeds in the lake if ur looking for Dottie. Quote
Super User whitwolf Posted October 16, 2014 Super User Posted October 16, 2014 There Is a lot of good advice here. I might have missed it but I used to fish with a guy that constantly was miserable after a day of fishing. I understand trying to get better, analyze the day, and catch fish but If you can't have fun, what's the point? As I've gotten older I tend to enjoy getting out as much as catching fish. My goal each time out Is to be safe, enjoy the surroundings, catch a few fish, but most of all I try to have FUN! 1 Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted October 16, 2014 Super User Posted October 16, 2014 Don't take a credit card to BPS or Cabela's. 5 Quote
Super User Lund Explorer Posted October 16, 2014 Super User Posted October 16, 2014 Fish + Location + Presentation = Success! In-Fisherman came up with this formula many years ago, but it is just as relevant today as it ever was. 3 Quote
EmersonFish Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 Don't try and learn every technique known to man right away just because you are hooked on bass fishing and can't get enough. I see guys who want to fish all the time, and when they can't fish, they are reading about it, and when they read about all of the latest techniques they have to go out and buy every lure and every piece of terminal tackle made. They never become particularly proficient at the basics. They may know how to do a lot of things (by the book), but are not well practiced at any of it. Then they see other guys who are using the same techniques consistently outfishing them, and they get discouraged. 1 Quote
Super User Senko lover Posted October 16, 2014 Super User Posted October 16, 2014 Gain confidence with a few, time-proven lures. -Lipless Crankbait-Squarebill -Popper -Jig -Above any else, a plastic worm. Don't get too fancy with color selection, and don't switch lures every 15 min. because one is not working. Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted October 16, 2014 Super User Posted October 16, 2014 Use sharp hooks 2 Quote
Justin Mott Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 One piece of advice. That's tight but I think I can give it a shot. My best piece of advice would be: Cover more water! I find that once you find fish, they are all to ready to bite. You just have to get to where they are. I know this is reverse of what most people say. But I find that only in the worst of conditions do we need to fish slowly to get bites. Many times, we are better apt at discovering those daily patterns or dynamite spots by spending our time looking for fish. Why would you want to spend your time slowly working areas that may not hold a bass when you can quickly fish to find the areas that do. After you have those few bites, then you should slow it down. But I find that most people need to pick up the pace. If you are new to bass fishing, you are fairly apt to be fishing unproductive areas. It takes time to find those great areas or patterns that work well. That is why I support covering more water. You are just more likely to find those productive areas that you can slow down on. Justin Mott 1 Quote
ClackerBuzz Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 ^ that's great advice Justin. I tell my friends "don't fish forward". yes it takes time to troll 1/2 mile of shoreline but realistically you learn alot, come up with a good game plan and probably can skip 80% of the area. so troll ahead, pick the best 20% and fish backward over the water. makes for much better fishing. Quote
EvanT123 Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 Use sharp hooks I'll add to that learn to tie a few knots and learn them well. When I first started I can't tell you how many fish I lost due to a knot slipping out. 1 Quote
Super User deep Posted October 17, 2014 Super User Posted October 17, 2014 Don't fish memories. 1 Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 Fish + Location + Presentation = Success! In-Fisherman came up with this formula many years ago, but it is just as relevant today as it ever was. This formula with the K.I.S.S. principal is what I'd suggest. A handful of baits that allow you to cover the whole water column between them, in basic colors depending on water clarity. Quote
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