Sept 6-Beginner Bass Fishing tips

[Fish On]

Lesson 51- if you lose a fish there are more fish in the sea.  Don't let it get to you.

[BoilermakerFan]

I've been teaching my 6yo daughter to fish.

I found that a cheap spincast combo is NOT a good way to start.  The reel is crap and it doesn't work right so my daughter got frustrated.  Switched to a better spincast reel and now she's happy.  She can actually cast were she wants and the reel brings in the line the way it should.  I wish I had just bought a $18 Berkley baicast rod and $14 Shakespere reel all along!  

[BoilermakerFan]

I also start my daughter with surface lures so she can see how the lure moves when she tries different things.  I show her how to the basics, then tell her to try her own ideas.  Guess what?  Usually her ideas for retrieving the lure work better than mine!  She can catch fish on an ugly, flo. orange  Hendon Lil' Torpedo surface lure that I have never caught a single fish on! 

[River Pro]

I would first teach them the proper way to cast

[River Pro]

i would also teach them how to tie their line to the hook or lure

[River Pro]

I would teach them about specific baits like crankbaits and spinnerbaits, comparing and contrasting different lures and different situations.

[River Pro]

I would try to help them learn to throw a baitcaster and teach them what equipment is best to use under certain situations.

[River Pro]

I would teach how light line would be best in some situations such as clear water

[River Pro]

I'd teach how to rig up a texas rig worm and also how to fish it.

[River Pro]

Rig up a carolina rig and how to fish it, what type of structure and situation is best

[River Pro]

Once a fish is hooked, how to correctly play it so it prevents the loss of your catch.

[River Pro]

Once a fish is caught, how to correctly handle it so it has a better chance of survival.

[Fish On]

52- Always put ur hands in water before you pick up fish to protect the slime

[River Pro]

Teach them the best way to set the hook

[Basser]

I would explain to new angler what we mean by >>>A BAD DAY FISHING IS BETTER THAN A GOOD DAY AT WORK:)

[River Pro]

Show them the different types of crankbaits, shallow mid and deep, and teach them when it is best to use different typs of crankbaits

[Basser]

make sure new angler takes extra change of clothes when they go fishing ...just in case they get wet...dry clothes could make difference between enjoyable day and miserable day:)

[Basser]

new angler should invest in good rain gear.....some of my best fishing has been in the rain...good rain gear makes it much more enjoyable:)

[River Pro]

If i was teaching a younger child, i'd start them off with live bait first like night crawlers and let them catch a few bluegill to get them used to casting and reeling a fish in. Also to keep them intrigued because bass fishing can be slow at times, i'd let them work their way up to bass fishing. I think it would make fishing more fun to them because young kids can loose interest fast if they don't catch anything.

[Basser]

take new anglers to small lakes or even large ponds that you know will produce some fast and furios action and you will be sure to hook them for LIFE:)

[River Pro]

i'd first teach them how to use crankbaits and spinnerbaits, which can be fished with a basic cast and reel technique. I'd let them work up to baits like a texas rig worm or a jig which require more "feel"

[River Pro]

Teach them safety first. Always wear life vests and keep a first aid kit close by.

[silversalmon]

Yous need to put up some good ones here, me may be lookin and takin notes

[J10B]

Teach them to drive the boat, maintain the boat.  It can save your life, it can lengthen your boats life.

[Basser]

If you meet a new angler on the water or at the dock learn to take the time to SHARE your knowledge of how, where,and what to use so that person has a positive experience...they will be happy and it will be rewarding to you to have helped someone have a good day on the water:)