Sept 6-Beginner Bass Fishing tips

[Creel Limit Zero]

Teach them how to bring in the fish.

[MotherNature]

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[Creel Limit Zero]

Teach them about some of the different types of structure bass like to hold.

[Creel Limit Zero]

Tell them about all the resources that are here at UltimateBass.com that are very helpful.

[Creel Limit Zero]

Teach them about the different stages and times of the year bass are in.

[OHbassaholic]

I walk the department with new folks to show them the types of lures that are available.  Many times they will point out something that a person used to take them fishing when they were just a kid.  I have found that a little familiarity with a lure sparks interest in learning to use it themselves.

[HoosierAngler]

1st thing I'd teach them is--- www.ultimatebass.com 

[Dug]

First of all I would teach them about equipment selection.  Cheap rods and reels do the job until you get the hook set (in the angler not the fish).

Doug

[Dug]

Then I would take them to a place where they are almost guaranteed to catch something.

Doug

[Dug]

I would teach them how Night crawlers are the very best all around bait.

doug

[Dug]

I would teach them how to rig their equipment (how to put the line on correctly).

[HoosierAngler]

Then make sure they had a fishing license and a copy of the regulations. Next, I'd probably take them out for some casting practice- let them get familiar with the different kinds(baitcast, spinning, spincast) by using my stuff- then they can decide what they want for their 1st outfit.

[Dug]

I would teach them how to tie the palomar knot and the improved cinch knot and the surgeons blood knot.  These are the only three I ever seem to need.

Doug

[Dug]

I would teach them how to rig a slip bobber.

Doug

[Dug]

I would teach them about hook selection, the importance of a sharp hook and how to sharpen them when needed and when to NOT sharpen them.

Doug

[Dug]

I would teach them how to cast and retrieve.

Doug

[HoosierAngler]

Then I'd help them decide on a "family" of baits, either one big one or several smaller ones. Gambler or Manns for plastics, Luhr-Jensen or Lucky Craft for cranks etc. or like Berkley, Strike King, or Manns for everything. I figure keeping the brands narrowed down keeps the tackle isle from being so intimidating for a beginner.

[Dug]

After they get the "feel" for bobber fishing, I would teach them about introduce them to the best all around casting lure, the Beetlespin!.

Doug

[elmerp]

Take them to the local pond in your area and let them practice casting.

[Brad_Coovert]

For someone who has never fished at all, I would start them out with a spincast outfit and a good medium action rod.  There are several spincasters that will work wel for bass fishing.

Brad

[Brad_Coovert]

Next, I would go over some basic baits that would work well in the areas the would be fishing and work with them on the proper retrieves of each bait.

Brad

[Brad_Coovert]

After that, I would go around the area being fished with them and explain why the fish would be in certain cover or on certain structure based on that time of year and how the fish may move as the season or weather changes.

Brad

[Brad_Coovert]

After that, we get down to the business of fishing.  Lots of questions should and will be asked by the newbie and answers will be freely given

Brad

[left_turn56]

I started my nephew on puch button with a t-rigged worm. I told him to reel it in VERY slow and it worked!!

[Brad_Coovert]

Of course, if the new angler enjoys the sport, then more trips will be planned, more will be learned and a new fishing partner is found.

Brad