Siefer Posted April 1, 2007 Posted April 1, 2007 Hey guys I'm sort of new to fishing and have no clue where to start. I have a few questions that I would like to ask. 1. Spinnerbait does it really matter what brand you buy? I wouldn't think it would a fish can't tell the difference. 2. Do you have any tips for me? Colors/retrieve/best times of day/w/e you can think of that will help. 3. How do I determine where the water is going to be the warmest? 4. If I go fishing for Catfish will underwater lights really do what they are suppost to do? 5. Will trailer hooks really help out? If so where can I get them? Can I make one myself? So here is my info. I will be fishing local ponds around here in Charlotte NC. I bought a new 10bearing reel and a graphite rod, lots of spinnerbait and rubber worms. Most of the ponds have dark water and very little vegetation. The ponds may go at most 20 feet deep and thats pushing my luck. Now I've seen some 7pound large mouths come from one of these ponds and my buddy used spinnerbait so I know they are there. Does anyone have any other lures that they have found to be very consistent with bass? Now here is something off the wall...These ponds have lots of Canadian Geese on them and they are meaner than satan himself. How in the world do you guys rid yourselves of these annoyances. I've kicked them beat them chased them and they only flee to the water and I feel as if it scares the fish away. BTW here is the newbiest question I think you guys will ever hear but how much should I set my drag? I'm using the Red Cajun line thats supposed to be invisible underwater 12pound test. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted April 1, 2007 Super User Posted April 1, 2007 Welcome aboard! At the top of the page is an icon "Fishing Articles." Inside you'll see a listing for "Beginning Anglers." This is the place to start. Here a a few short answers to your questions 1. Engineering, craftmanship, the quality of components and the manufacturer's reputation for dependability distinguish brands of most products. Fishing equipment is no different. 2. The simple reply: White with silver willow blades on sunny days and in clear water; chartreuse with gold Colorado blades on cloudy days and in stained water. 3. Generally the upper portions of creeks, relatively shallow water and the northwest portion of the lake which is protected from north winds and receives the most sunshine. 4.I don't have a clue, I have never used lights fishing for catfish. 5. They may help, but they also increase fouling (picking up junk). I don't use trailer hooks, but most baitshops have them and they are not expensive. You should be able to catch some bass with spinnerbaits and worms. You might also want to try the GYCB Fat Ika and 5" Senko. For top water, Zara Puppy and the orginal Floating Rapala are two consistant profducers. There is no such thing as a "Canadian" goose. Geese have no nationality, they are Canada geese. They don't have any impact on fishing. Set your drag with a scale at 25-30% of the line's breaking strength. Quote
Garnet Posted April 1, 2007 Posted April 1, 2007 This time of year those Canadain Geese are breeding and they do have a mean streak. Better than kickin the dog and less expensive than kicking the wife (hope she doesn't see this guess who will get kicked). All your ? will take a lifetime to answer and it's all fun. Garnet Quote
Super User Catt Posted April 1, 2007 Super User Posted April 1, 2007 How y'all are? Mr. roadwarrior has answered correctly and now has control of the trolling motor Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted April 1, 2007 Super User Posted April 1, 2007 WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
skillet Posted April 1, 2007 Posted April 1, 2007 RW did a great job on your questions! I'll just say WELCOME to the forums... As Ever, Skillet Quote
Siefer Posted April 1, 2007 Author Posted April 1, 2007 Welcome aboard! At the top of the page is an icon "Fishing Articles." Inside you'll see a listing for "Beginning Anglers." This is the place to start. Here a a few short answers to your questions 1. Engineering, craftmanship, the quality of components and the manufacturer's reputation for dependability distinguish brands of most products. Fishing equipment is no different. 2. The simple reply: White with silver willow blades on sunny days and in clear water; chartreuse with gold Colorado blades on cloudy days and in stained water. 3. Generally the upper portions of creeks, relatively shallow water and the northwest portion of the lake which is protected from north winds and receives the most sunshine. 4.I don't have a clue, I have never used lights fishing for catfish. 5. They may help, but they also increase fouling (picking up junk). I don't use trailer hooks, but most baitshops have them and they are not expensive. You should be able to catch some bass with spinnerbaits and worms. You might also want to try the GYCB Fat Ika and 5" Senko. For top water, Zara Puppy and the orginal Floating Rapala are two consistant profducers. There is no such thing as a "Canadian" goose. Geese have no nationality, they are Canada geese. They don't have any impact on fishing. Set your drag with a scale at 25-30% of the line's breaking strength. Thanks buddy, I bought some watermelon Senko's today! I don't know how to use topwater lures to well so I think I'll stay away from them. As for the Fat Ika bass pro doesn't carry them here. Quote
Super User eyedabassman Posted April 1, 2007 Super User Posted April 1, 2007 As for the Fat Iks's Gander has them and I think Sportsman's has them too. And you will catch ALOT of bass on the Senko's, so good luck and welcome Quote
Siefer Posted April 2, 2007 Author Posted April 2, 2007 As for the Fat Iks's Gander has them and I think Sportsman's has them too. And you will catch ALOT of bass on the Senko's, so good luck and welcome No kidding first cast I landed a 3llb largemouth and 5 min later I caught a smallmouth and then I had the smallmouth in one hand and held him in the water until my buddy came over to look at him and a small brim the size of my hand swam up next to where I was. I thought in my mind "that fish is crazy he sees me here but he isn't afraid" So I let that brim swim about 4 inches away from the bass and then I did what we are now calling a Mr.Miagi. I snatched the brim out of the water LEFT handed at that. I know most people will not believe it and my buddy wouldn't have if he didn't see me do it. =] Quote
Fishin49er Posted April 3, 2007 Posted April 3, 2007 Siefer, where are you fishing in Charlotte? I go to school in Charlotte and do a lot of pond fishing myself. Quote
Siefer Posted April 3, 2007 Author Posted April 3, 2007 Orr road right off Old Concord... Maybe we can hook up and you can show me a few things. Where do you live and I can give you directions from your place to these ponds. Quote
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