Just started bass fishing need help!

[juststarted]

Im 15 years old and Ihave been salt water fishing my whole life. I want to learn how to bass fish but dont no what to use or how to use it. Do you think you could give me some tips for fishing in georgia. It would be a great help. Thanks!

[John J.]

In general you should check out the articles all over the site. They help big time!

At the top of the screen where it says 'Fishing articles' put your cursor on it and a menu pops below it. Choose the very first one and also 'tips and tactics' (the 7th from the bottom) to get you started. Check out all the articles, they surely help!

Good luck and god bless  8-)

[fezkoe]

the biggest tip i have to say is to surround yourself with other, better fisherman. You will learn a lot off of other people. Also just be persistant and don't be afraid to ask questions. The other thing is do not get frustrated out there on the water. Sometimes days are slow, so don't give up, you will catch the big one if you keep working. So just ask questions and read the posts. Good luck and i hope you find what you need on this site. Im not an expert myself, but i will be happy to try and answer any questions you have. And i don't know much about georgia bass fishing so i probably won't be the biggest help. Good luck.

[cpvenom]

You may seem swamped with information and tactics, so just start simple. Get some basic but  dependable lures, and go from there. When I first started about 10 years ago, I had a small rod, a jerkbait or two, some small inline spinners and some plastic worms. Once you get comfortable with the basics, move on to more in depth lures and techniques. There are also good books and videos about the basics of bass fishing. One thing that till helps me is to be very familiar the the fish's lifestyle and behavior patterns (anatomy,habitat, feeding methods, spawning rituals etc...). Basically just know your opponent. I would suggest checking out the videos Bigmouth and Bigmouth Forever. They do a great job of showing bass in their habitats and their behaviors. So heres an overview.

-Familiarize yourself with your opponent (bass)

-Read books/watch videos on tried and true bass basics

-Use simple lures and tactics to begin with, then move to more complicated things

Good luck, and keep at it!

[VAbass_slayer]

i am 19 years old and have been fishing like an addict as long as i can remember. i can remember when i was very young my dad started me out on small simple baits such as crappie jigs and in-line spinners like a rooster-tail that were fun to fish and easy to keep me entertained as they often not only caught bass but a wide variety of species from crappie to chain pickerel (sp?). as i got older i began to love using texas rigged soft plastics, and i would suggest trying a texas rigged worm no longer than 7.5inches with an in-line sinker that fits your water depth and current. i usually use the smallest amount of weight i can that still allows me to cast a reasonable distance. you can hop it quickly, slow roll it across the bottom, try every tactic you can think of and you will find a technique that works best for you. good luck and i hope this helps!

[VAbacklash]

I second all the advice preceeding this post. All are on the money. I would add that if you can master jig or Texas rigged plastic worm fishing, you will be ahead of the game. Both require patience and full attention to your your lure. When you hook your first fish with either of the two, you will feel that you did it all on your own. Best of luck !!

[Redlinerobert]

Plastics are the way to go, and crankbaits a close second.  Good luck!

[Catt]

Juststarted you ever throw a lead head with an H & H plastic cocoho minnow attached?

You fish a worm and jig the same way  

[Grey Wolf]

WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Make sure you down size your tackle for bass.

Medium or Med Heavy rod.

2500 size spinning reel or a bait casting reel like a curado.

Hope this helps some.

[roadwarrior]

Welcome aboard!

Click on "Fishing Articles" at the top of the page. Read EVERYTHING in the "Beginners" section. The transition frrom saltwater to freshwater should be pretty simple.

[Gorgebassman]

Welcom to the best bass fishing forum on the web !!!!

There is a ton of information on this sight for the beginner look in the fishing articles it has a section for beginners and keep asking for good advice on here the people here are a big help even to some of us veteran fisherman I never fail to learn something on here.

[craigaria]

I am from Ga, and the best advice I have for you is to fish as much as possible for the next month. The fish are really starting to turn on with all of the warm weather we have had lately. I saw 57 degree water today, and the bass were starting to school up on the surface this morning. Throw rattletraps, shad raps, and spinnerbaits right now and cover alot of water. Once you find the fish, and the fast baits aren't getting hit anymore, cover the area with plastics. You should be putting some bass in the boat real soon! Good Luck

[bassfisher70]

I am from Ga, and the best advice I have for you is to fish as much as possible for the next month. The fish are really starting to turn on with all of the warm weather we have had lately. I saw 57 degree water today, and the bass were starting to school up on the surface this morning. Throw rattletraps, shad raps, and spinnerbaits right now and cover alot of water. Once you find the fish, and the fast baits aren't getting hit anymore, cover the area with plastics. You should be putting some bass in the boat real soon! Good Luck

I'm too from GA. and I totally agree with craigaria.Rattle traps are working great for me. Try a junebug trick worm (T-rig) when biting is slow, If the water you are fishing is not to clear, if it is try baby bass trick work or finesse worm.

                                   Welcome to Bass fishing!!!!!!!!  

             You are about to see what spring fishing in GA. is all about.

[justfishin]

First of all, this site is a wealth of information, read, read, read. Then its a matter of spending time on the water to adapt all of your intake to your style and preferences of fishing. Good luck.