Sept 6-Beginner Bass Fishing tips

[Basser]

Teach the new angler NOT TO LITTER  on our lakes..especially DO NOT THROW OLD FISHING LINE IN THE WATER>>and if they smoke NOT TO THROW CIGARETTE BUTTS INTO THE WATER..KEEP OUR WATERS CLEAN:)

[Basser]

teach new angler how to cast with bait casters and spinning outfits too....and explain to them that practice makes perfect...set up buckets in back yard to learn casting accuracy

[Lipripper]

Take it easy on them remember they are new at this and Bass Fishing isn't like panfishing  Start with one lure at a time 

[Bman]

I would explain why it is called fishing and not catching.

Bman

[Lipripper]

If they wanted to learn Soft Plastic fishing I would get them Mike's e-book on soft plastic made easy 

[Lipripper]

Stear them to a simple set up adna spinning rod asn reel combo and don't try and get them started on a open face bait caster right off the bat.

[Lipripper]

Take them out and show them the basic steeps to begining Bass Fishing.

[Sharon]

Read the threads in Ultimate bass for suggestions.

[Sharon]

Watch a fishing video, like the one Pferox won here 

[Sharon]

Watch TV fishing shows.

[Lipripper]

Remember they more than likley don't know what your talking about when you try to explain how to do a slow roll a spinner baite or burn a buzz bait so be sure to use words they can understand.

[Sharon]

Invite them along to fish using buzz baits.. Show them how its used.

[Sharon]

Tell them the best areas you have found to fish for bass

(pssstt -- someone please tell me?)

[Sharon]

Tell them the best types of grasses they hide in and how to 'lure' them out

[Kal-Kevin]

to start I woud tell them some of the basics on fishing like the difference in spinning and baitcasteing reels.

[Lipripper]

 Tell them to start out in a small farm pond or small lake where they chanches of hooking a Bass Would be a little more easy than a Big Lake.

[pipewrench]

teach them to have mind control over the fish like i do.


















yeah right

[zarraspook]

I would explane that "most" lures are designed to catch fishermen and that you can catch bass on a corncob , if you present it properly......

[Kal-Kevin]

show them how to cast at short range targets before I take them out in the boat.

[mia]

Well this is a difficult one for me as im still a beginner myself but now that i got my first bass (this weekend) i might as well talk about what i learned.

This weekend i went to a nice lake in PA and caught my very first bass. I stated out trying one of the basics of fishing, trolling. We rented a boat with an electric motor and went up and down the lake using mainly spinnerbaits (i cant say what brand b/c they were $1 walmart special  . We just droppped em in or casted out a bit and let some line out and then drove. Unfortunately, troilling did little to entice a fish (i blame it on the time of day, mid afternoon i hear is not the best for fishing).

We got tired of our lack of success and i finally learned something. Instead of driving in the midd areas of the lake, we cut the motor and steered over toward the shorline. Once there, i cast a buzzbait toward some overhanging trees and immediately, a small bass darted from the depths and grabbed the hook. It's too bad that at this point we had to return to the boat rental place because our hour was up. I would have liked to try my new found success out some where else

So, to the point. I would tell a beginner (like myself) that bass like to hang out near the shore and that buzzbaits are definently one tool to catch them. I would also tell them not to get too discouraged, i know waht they are going through (first actual bass in many many attermpts). Finally, i would let them know that even if their bass is small and they may not be winning free gear giveaways, finally catching that special fish makes you feel like a winner anyway 

[getthenet]

I just remember how I learn by making mistakes! Take it slow get out there and watch, listen, and try.

[getthenet]

My husband taught me a lot, but most I learn by doing.....First get the person out on the lake.

[Lipripper]

Eye had one but lost it now 
Now eye remember  PMA   The most importent thing in fishing.

[getthenet]

let him try a pole that he or she likes, how to tie a lure on, what kind of knot is easy.

[Lipripper]

mia   glaad to see you found the contest  and I'm also new to Bass Fishing  and you came to the right spot to learn for sure