gordon Posted July 28, 2007 Posted July 28, 2007 I've been fishing on vactions for a few years. The mindless mode style mostly, but for some reason it just started to click and I've been bitten by the bug! I've been reading and watching everything I can find on bass fishing. I found this forum which looks like a great place to learn. I had posted on the "gear" section hear and got some great advice on reels. I just purchased a new, Shimano Symetre to pair up with my Browning-Midas rod. I haven't even had to chance to fish it yet. I went out and bought some Senkos, Zoom Trick Worms, Flukes and a lot of different Gammy hooks to get started. It's sort of funny. My kids have bought me some lures the last few Bdays but I didn't even know what they were for. Now I find myself researching how to use them and setting up my tackle box accordingly. Here's a question I have. I saw on one of the other "new guys" posts something about pegging the sinker. What does that mean? Also. I bought some Cabelas ProLine 8# line. Any experience with it? Should I try something else as well? I see alot here about the Yo-Zuri Hybrid Soft line. Thanks for great forum. I'm really looking forward to learning and catching Bass. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted July 28, 2007 Super User Posted July 28, 2007 Welcome aboard! Here is a good place to start: https://bassresource.com/beginner/beginner.html "Pegging" means keeping your sinker from sliding up and down your line. It can be done with a toothpick or rubber insert. In heavy vegetation and sometimes around timber this will reduce snags. However, I rarely peg. Regarding your line: We all have favorites. I'm a big fan of Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft, especially on spinning reels. Line memory can be an issue with some lines. Other considerations are strength, stretch, visibility and abrasion resistance. After experimenting with a number of lines, you'll find a couple you like. Quote
dgquail Posted July 28, 2007 Posted July 28, 2007 Remember this, their ain't no pill or shot to cure smallie fever. Welcome to the wonderful world of fishing! Quote
R520dvx Posted July 29, 2007 Posted July 29, 2007 Welcome Gordon ... If you are bit bad, you might want to consider a second job to pay for all the stuff you will feel the need to possess !! Quote
thunderstruck Posted July 29, 2007 Posted July 29, 2007 Welcome! You should probably start experimenting with your bait before you get all set with rod and reel, but that's just from my experience that learning is easier in the field . As for line, I'm not too picky. Trilene 10lb produces results for me in small ponds, and 14lb test is good for lakes. Be sure to stop in the "Beginners" and "Featured Articles" sections! ;D Quote
gordon Posted July 29, 2007 Author Posted July 29, 2007 Thanks for the friendly welcome and advice. Sounds like a great place to be. Quote
kybassangler Posted July 30, 2007 Posted July 30, 2007 Trial and error. and it helps if you can find a buddy to go ishing with it will spark off competition and you can see what he tried and got with. It also helps to have a good reel with a drag that will help play the fish in. Quote
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