Sept 6-Beginner Bass Fishing tips

[procrafty]

First find out how much experience they have with different types of rods and more important reels and what kind.

[getthenet]

they need to learn about line, and hook size.

[procrafty]

never give a first time fisherman a bait caster, it may be there last time fishing, try a spincaster or spinning reel.

[getthenet]

teach about structure, and patterns

[getthenet]

also teach about holding a pole, and how to cast.

[procrafty]

show them how to walk the dog in the morning, how to flip a jig,and work a worm on the bottom

[getthenet]

also how to hit that target, this takes lots of practice!

[pipewrench]

give em an ultralight set up and a small beetle spin , thats what i started on and i'm still fishin

[Fishaholic]

First and foremost, I'd teach them the value of learning from their mistakes...and probably intentionally make a few myself to illustrate the philosophy

[Fishaholic]

I'd explain the principles of PMA to them and the values in using it.

[procrafty]

 show them the differance between a blurgill nipping at your bait and a bass eating it, tell them to hold the rod at 10 o-clock and gently give the line a few Quick little jerks just enough to move the tip, them give it a good tug to show them a bass hitting it.  

[Fishaholic]

I'd teach them the values of observing nature and the positive effects it can have on the success of their bass fishing

[procrafty]

show them how to walk the dog in the morning, how to flip a jig,and work a worm on the bottom

[Fishaholic]

I'd take the time to teach them 3 valuable knots: the blood knot, the palomar knot, and the improved clinch knot.

[getthenet]

also teach about the different lures and what they do and have patience, that's a biggy!

[Fishaholic]

I'd explain the value of using different rods/reels for different applications.

[Lipripper]

Fish don't forget the part about wetting the knot befor they draw it up 

[getthenet]

I would teach them about how to use a jig

[Fishaholic]

I'd steer them to 3 basic lures to begin with: a safety-pin type spinner bait, a jig, and a surface/subsurface minnow bait.

[Fishaholic]

I'd explain the value of taking notes from all their trips.

[Fishaholic]

as far as locating bass, I'd try to explain the basics of transitional and/or seasonal movements of bass

[weirdlittleman]

i would go to a local fishing store rather than a chain

[getthenet]

I'd tell her to log everything so she can go back to it later.

[Fishaholic]

I'd discuss forage with them, explaining the value of "matching the hatch" so to speak

[Fishaholic]

I'd try to convince them that although there's occassions when certain retrieves work better than others, there's occassions when experimentation or something totally "wacky" is just the ticket.