I Really Need Some Advice Guys...please

[BrownBear]

I've gotten discouraged like this because I fish mainly from shore. Best thing I can say... GO FISH SOMEWHERE ELSE. Freshen it up, a change of scenery, regardless of success, will go a long way psychologically. It has paid huge dividends for me, both in fish catches and persistence. It has changed my perception and helped me to realize why I am truly out there. I'm outdoors, one with nature, in God's creation. This is a sport and pastime I love. Don't give up and try to remain positive, the fish catches will come with putting in the time. After you fish somewhere else, or multiple others places, you'll be amazed when you return to your old spot. Fishing is mental, physical, emotional and spiritual. The more I make it about the spiritual and physical, the better off I am mentally and emotionally. Hang in there, I wish you the best.

JC

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[Josh Smith]

Scratch rattle jigs along rocks using fluoro leaders.

Josh

[MSbassin]

I REALLY appreciate the help guys.  So far, from the advice given in this thread, during Thanksgiving holidays I will go to the pool that is 15 minutes away.  I will also throw different baits and try to "search" for them.  I'm going to try to figure the bass out for once and maybe you all will see me posting results! Yall don't know how much the advice has helped me and my confidence as well. 

[Spankey]

I have no idea about the area you're talking about but if there are fish there they can be caught. Go after them with crankbaits cover a lot of water. I see you don't talk about them much or at all. Bomber, Bandit, Cotton, SK and Storm all have basic patterns that should work anywhere. Sorry, Rapalas also. I'd have a Rapala in the water first. This is what I'd be fishing first if I were to be dumped off at your area. Than I go at them with a finesse worm or creature bait or some type of grub. Everyone fishes differently. You fish clear or stained water? I could shoot you some Crankbait pics but I have to believe you know about color patterns. I have a lot of CBs but you only need a handful to get started. d**n, I'd probably have a rattle trap tied on first. Than that Rapala. You only need (3) rattle trap patterns, chrome/ black, chrome w/ blue back and a gold w/ black back. Buy the real ones not the crap everyone has tried to copy.

[Bluebasser86]

I really think you need to switch gears completely. Fishing slowly, picking cover apart isn't working right? So grab a crankbait, spinnerbait, or bladed jig and start covering water. This is the time of year when fish start to feed heavily on baitfish. There's times they won't even look at a bait on the bottom around here. 

[Hattrick7]

I'd say you need to move around more. If you're not getting bit in about 15 minutes move Or change your bait.