Fishing BS Thread

Not new to fishing but pretty inexperienced. I’ve fished in saltwater but now that I’m in Arizona it’s only freshwater.

So far I’m able to land trout, but I want more of a challenge.

I hear bass are best to catch in spring, what are some good tips for bass?

 

you got some striped bass and those are fun and good eating. I think you can use live bait there, hook two gizzard shad through the eyes and use this rig. and either hold on to your pole or put it in a pole holder. Id use a circle hook but this gives you an idea.



for large mouth a 3/0 4/0 hook and pumpkin with red flake senko (5" worm) texas or carolina rig. wait 2-3 seconds to set the hook after the first bite. http://www.krakenbass.com/weightless-texas-rig-senko/

<----#4 is texas different colored worms, have to find what works best for your water but watermelon with red flake is a good start. different speed retrieval, let it sink or retrieve stop retrieve stop etc. colder the water the slower you retrieve.

 

Went to the northwest sportsmans show today at the Minneapolis convention center. Convinced myself I needed a new bait casting rod and a bunch of bass plastics.

 

It’s a trap. Sublimital messages over loudspeakers. It’s not your fault.

 

Just a good thing I don't have the funds and vacation time to book a trip with any of the lodges that were at the show.

 

I usually have to put a blindfold on and have my friends lead me around so I don't walk out with the whole store.

 

I was able to get out for a little bit this morning. I landed two nice Browns on a white rooster tail. It was pretty cold. My rod guides were freezing.

 

Fishing and hunting are some EXPENSIVE hobbies. There have been a few times I've had a few beers and ordered +$500 worth of stuff online. Oh well, totally worth it.

 

Awesome Reds bro!

 

Hoping to get some 3x that size here soon from the surf. Love the beard hub shirt, need to get me one.

 

My first experience with salt water fish. It was fun. Roughly 35” and over 20 lbs For the big one.

 

Nice, that’s an amazing start for your first time in the salt. They’re hard fighting fish, especially on light tackle. Drum are my favorite fish to catch, hence my username.

 

anyone tried this gliding jig?Ive got a bunch of stuff to try out...going out tomorrow, see what happens
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http://www.outdoorproshop.com/VMC-Gliding-Jig-p/vmc-gj.htm

 

saw an old man catch a 6lb 23.5" bass on a crappie jig today.

 

Any of you anglers start using microwave guides for braid? I love braid but it has one detriment...wind/air knots. I throw a lot of plugs when surf fishing and these knots happen the majority time with plugs, due to the action and retrieve.

 

I've heard mixed reviews on the microwave guides. Never used them myself but I did notice some manufacturers taking them off some models of rods when I worked at Gander Mountain.

 

Ive never had any knots other than what I tied. what pound test you using?

 

Ive had issues with spiderwire years ago, but Have some on my reel now and its been holding out ok.

 

Any lb test when throwing lures, 12-30 lb. When bait fishing I have no issues.