Going with a guide

[bassmedic46]

I met a guy the other day who is a pro angler and a guide. He says he also gives lessons while you you are out. Is this good to do when you are just starting out?

[Tim1980]

The only way to get better is to fish with people that are better anglers. I only fished crank baits and spinner baits when I started fishing bass, now since I fish with people that fish soft plastics, jerk baits and other things, by watching and asking questions I am a lot better. I catch a lot of bigger fish a lot more consistently.

Without a doubt if you can, do it.

[bassmedic46]

Thank you, I will definately check it out. I'm new to this and I want to learn as much as I can.

[roadwarrior]

Hiring a guide is the best thing you can do to move up the learning

curve.  Your opportunity with the guy you met sounds great to me.

8-)

[Sfritr]

A really good guide should be offering tips and suggestions, in my opinion.  That is part of the experience, not just being put in an area that holds a few fish.    Anyone can choose not to take the advice.  Have a great trip.  What part of the country will u be fishing?

[DINK WHISPERER]

I have been bass fishing for over 20yrs and consider myself a good angler. Even so, there is always room to learn new things from guides. Once a year i will schedule a guided trip in a new place, forget everything i know and just let the guide, well, guide me! This year i am debating between Lake Okeechobee or Miami(born and raised) for some Peacock action! BEST OF LUCK

[Sam]

YES!

have him show you his favorite baits, rigs, techniques and places to fish.

a good guide is worth every cent paid.  

[flechero]

a good guide is worth every cent paid

Agreed....  and I would check this guy out a little before booking a trip.  

[bassmedic46]

I've been on his website and he seems pretty reputable. Going to try and go to NH.  

[bigtimfish]

Yes X3

[HogHunter]

Yes, Yes, and Yes.  Last year went down to a new lake that that I had never fished before and did okay.  This year went to the same lake and hired a guide who had been fishing the lake for thirty years.  We just went with him for the first day.  It was a world of difference.  We were using different tactics from my familiar waters, had a great time, and caught a lot more fish.

[bassmedic46]

Now I just gotta figure out a date. Going to do it more as a learning experience.  

[coontreer]

I have only been out with a guide once.  His name was James Niggemeyer, who is now an Elite series pro.  It was absolutely worth every penny.  We didn't catch a ton of fish that day, but the things he showed me about reading a depth finder, and what to look for to locate fish in deep water was priceless!

[bassmedic46]

I'm hoping to learn how to read the water better and learn which Lures to to use.