ThaKing Posted April 4, 2007 Posted April 4, 2007 Hey Everybody! I been fishing for years saltwater and freshwater but never really tried bass fishing. I went to diamond valley lake in california and fell in love with bass fishing. I'll be fishing that lake for a while so does anyone have tips for bass fishing? Like what lb test is the best, what color line? and some tackle tips? thanks Quote
Super User T-rig Posted April 4, 2007 Super User Posted April 4, 2007 WELCOME! You'll find alot of info in the tackle and rod, reel, line sections of this forum. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted April 4, 2007 Super User Posted April 4, 2007 Welcome aboard! Start here: http://bassresource.com/beginner/beginner.html At the top of the page you'll see "Fishing Articles." We have an extensive library and links to much more. I think you will find all the information very helpful. Enjoy! Quote
Shad_Master Posted April 4, 2007 Posted April 4, 2007 Welcome to the world of bass fishing -- I don't know my geography enough to know where diamond valley lake is, but I have a friend that moved to northern California fromt the midwest -- while here I introduced him to bass fishing and he got "hooked" and would often raid my boat to get Senko's while I was at work. After moving he got connected to a bass club and started fishing club tournaments where most of the competitors were throwing swim baits - he called me and got a website for ordering some Senko knock-offs and used them on his next tournament -- he weighed in over 38 pounds and came in 4th in his second tournament. My suggestion would be that while learning, you can't go wrong with Senko type lures and then build from there. Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted April 4, 2007 Super User Posted April 4, 2007 WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
Super User Sam Posted April 4, 2007 Super User Posted April 4, 2007 Hey Jr16 and welcome. There is so much information and opinions out there that you can drive yourself crazy. May I suggest the following? 1. Purchase DVDs or videos on baits and techniques. They simplify everything. 2. Suscribe to Bassin magazine. 3. Ask questions on this forum. 4. Get out on the water as much as you can. Ike I. and Kevin VanDam have some outstanding productions as do Jimmy Houston and Hank Parker. The Woo Daves series is excellent, too. You cannot go wrong with any DVDs or videos from the bass pros. Just fish. And fish some more. Quote
sal669 Posted April 5, 2007 Posted April 5, 2007 Welcome !!! I started by picking a technique/ lure/bait and fish it until I was doing well with it. I picked soft plastik worms and I T-rigged, C-rigged, split shotted, weightless fished them until I felt I could catch them preaty much any day. Then I started Using Crankbaits... To speed up the process gather as much info as you can (DVD, tapes,magasines, ask people you meet on the water to help / guide you, go fishing with knowledgeble guys, etc) Go on forums and ask specific questions, but only after you did a search on the topic ( if the issue was discussed a week ago, you will not get many responses) GO AND FISH ! Nothing replaces practice on the water !!! Quote
bigdog Posted April 5, 2007 Posted April 5, 2007 Welcome.. Your at the right place to find out about bass fishing. Quote
FatBoy Posted April 7, 2007 Posted April 7, 2007 Welcome aboard! All the advice above is right on. But I'll second the suggestion to pick one or two baits/presentations and work on those until you get them down. Then move on to something else. I'd start with texas-rigged worms and senkos. There are a bunch of great articles on t-rigs on this site. And the senko sticky is excellent http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1121527643 Good luck!!! Quote
Pa Angler Posted April 8, 2007 Posted April 8, 2007 Welcome to the forum. Keep checking this forum daily, ask questions and listen you'll be alright here. Quote
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