JT Bagwell Posted July 30, 2015 Author Posted July 30, 2015 When I posted the question I was thinking about specific techniques and things of that nature. But I have to say, some of the answers so far are pretty funny. I posted this same question on my social media and got some interesting responses there too. It just kind of makes me think about how to get better and help other people get better. 1 Quote
Super User Catch and Grease Posted July 30, 2015 Super User Posted July 30, 2015 Fishing slow, patience, sometimes cofidence... I say confidence because some days I constantly wonder if I'm doing the best thing and sometimes I get caught up in running back and forth across the lake trying different things when I should just slow down and stick to one tatic... Quote
Super User webertime Posted July 31, 2015 Super User Posted July 31, 2015 Senkos... I just hate to fish them, I will do nearly anything else before I finally submit. "Trying" new things in a tournament is also something I should avoid... "Hmmm Double Carolina Rig seems reasonable to do now..." 1 Quote
hatrix Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 What is the single aspect that you struggle with the most in regards to bass fishing? Mine would probably be fishing deep, clear water. Not have enough money to just buy anything I want. Quote
Super User Lund Explorer Posted August 1, 2015 Super User Posted August 1, 2015 When I posted the question I was thinking about specific techniques and things of that nature. But I have to say, some of the answers so far are pretty funny. I posted this same question on my social media and got some interesting responses there too. It just kind of makes me think about how to get better and help other people get better. When I first saw this thread JT, I was sure you were going to say that your local Little League had started "Fall Ball"! Quote
Tim Kelly Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 Living 3000 miles from the nearest bass is a problem for me! Quote
bassr95 Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 I'm in college right now, and money is definitely an issue. For example, I would love to get into swimbaits, but I can't justify the $300+ to buy a swimbait specific setup and then spend anywhere from $50 - $200 per lure. Right now I've got a Huddleston 68 and a mattlures ultimate gill, and that is all the swimbaits I can afford for a while. Quote
Primus Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 Not getting ticked off when idiotic lake associations turn very good fishing lakes into swimming pool by years overly aggressive weed spraying . 1 Quote
Super User scaleface Posted August 4, 2015 Super User Posted August 4, 2015 This may seem surprising, but my main weakness is fishing for shallow largemouth. I'm just plain bad at it. I am much more comfortable with deep smallies. Fishing shallow largemouths is difficult when everyone else is doing it too. I have got a lot better at it in the past five years. I simply fish differently than everyone else . Quote
EmersonFish Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 My biggest weakness is BOAT CONTROL, the most underrated skill in fishing, and one I struggle with. So much of my bass fishing up until now has been with my dad who co-owns a boat with me and he's the boss, so he runs the boat most of the time. It's only been lately since his health has been as issue that I've had more time up front, and I'm finding that it takes time for concentrating on precise techniques, and simultaneously maneuvering the boat to become second nature. Using electronics to the fullest of their capabilities is another weakness of mine. I feel as far as applying "techniques" go, once I locate the areas I'm looking for, is my strength. Perhaps an advantage of being in the back more and focusing solely on those types of things. Quote
Super User gardnerjigman Posted August 4, 2015 Super User Posted August 4, 2015 My biggest weakness is BOAT CONTROL, the most underrated skill in fishing, and one I struggle with. So much of my bass fishing up until now has been with my dad who co-owns a boat with me and he's the boss, so he runs the boat most of the time. It's only been lately since his health has been as issue that I've had more time up front, and I'm finding that it takes time for concentrating on precise techniques, and simultaneously maneuvering the boat to become second nature. Using electronics to the fullest of their capabilities is another weakness of mine. I feel as far as applying "techniques" go, once I locate the areas I'm looking for, is my strength. Perhaps an advantage of being in the back more and focusing solely on those types of things. Don't worry. With more time up front soon that trolling motor will be another appendage operated with muscle memory. Quote
bassfreek152 Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 The things I have trouble with are fishing deep crankbaits, and I'm just starting to learn how to effedtively fish Texas Rigs. Time will tell if I can be successful with it! I'll tell you one thing though, the videos here on bass resource have really helped me turn what were once weaknesses into what are now strengths. Dropshotting for instance Quote
Chris S Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 My problem is that there are techniques I still haven't tried and classic lures I still haven't caught a fish on. Take a frog, for example, even though I've been throwing one since April. But the nice thing is, I have a solution: get right back out there and try it! Same color each time? If yes switch it out Time is my issue, I have a boat and lots of equipment its just getting out to fish! Quote
wnspain Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 Distance, as in travel. My region went through 5 year severe drought and the fishing sucks unless you go 50 miles east. Quote
blckshirt98 Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 Detecting bites on the fall. I hear pros and other people saying that 90% of the time a fish will bite a jig/plastic/creature on the fall. My detection rate is like 0%. Quote
Super User scaleface Posted August 4, 2015 Super User Posted August 4, 2015 Detecting bites on the fall. I hear pros and other people saying that 90% of the time a fish will bite a jig/plastic/creature on the fall. My detection rate is like 0%. Use a Zoom Lizard . Then if you have a question as to whether or not had a bite , you can examine the bait for teeth marks. If a bass hit it , then will leave teeth marks that are easily seen on the smooth shiny surface of a Zoom Lizard and other such baits. You should start learning how a bite feels once you determine you had one . Quote
CFS Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 I hate ragweed pollen! That, along with the heat, makes me stay indoors a lot. Quote
Jake the Cake Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 I feel like I have no clue how to fish deeper than 20 feet and my results prove it. Quote
EmersonFish Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 Don't worry. With more time up front soon that trolling motor will be another appendage operated with muscle memory.You are right. I know it's just a time on the motor thing, and to be fair, if most people saw me out fishing, they would have no idea I was having a problem at all. I'm not out there doing doughnuts and getting pushed into the bank. It's just a little internal thing where I have to give a smidge too much thought to what the muscles in my lower leg are doing at times, which takes away from my concentration. Quote
kadas Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 Not hating the human that invented the Jet Ski ~ A-Jay Love this--could not agree more!!! 1 Quote
quanjig Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 Hind sight, I get off the water thinking I shoulda, coulda, woulda waaaayyyy too much!! Decision making on the water at times, I think would improve my results. Don't get me wrong, I've gotten much better, just wish it was more second nature at times!!! Quote
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