Couple basic questions from a newb

ridergroov1 · 06-22-07, 07:33 PM

Hi folks. I haven't really fished in about ten years but I have gotten the itch to go lately so I have a couple questions. I went out yesterday and caught absolutely nothing and I am wondering if there are obvious things I am doing wrong. Here are my questions:

1. How far away from the hook should I put the split shot weights?
2. How far from the hook should I put the bobber?
3. What kind of bait should i be using for waters I have been told have bass in them? The other day I was using corn, worms, crankbait, surface lures, fake worms, and minnows. I didn't get so much as a nibble with anything. I asked the guy at the dock what to use and he told me marshmallows.
4. What am I actualy fishing for this time of year? (summer)
5. What is the best time of the day to fish. I'm guessing early morning and night time since I was fishing in the middle of the afternoon and there was absolutely nothing.

Well that is all from me now. I really had a blast the other day but would really enjoy it more if I actually caught something. I know there was fish where I was fishing because they were jumping out of the water everywhere..just not taking any of my bait. Any help or suggestions for this newb would be appreciated. Below is what I currently have in my arsenal that I bought when I went to the store if that helps at all in telling me what to do. All of this stuff was recommended by the salesmen who apparently fishes in a lot of tournaments.

Rod: Quantum 6' graphite Shaw Grigsby
Yellow and black "Jitterbug" surface lure. About an inch long.
A grey and white chatter lure. Says "Shallow Fry" on it.
Gary Yamamoto 4" Black/Blue Yamasenko fake worms
Yum freshwater Forked Dinger fake worms
Some yellow and white "hairy" looking lure. Big hook with a gold spinning piece
Size 1 offset shank Worm hooks
Size 8 & 4 hooks
various sized bobbers
Some odd hook that has a weight on it that apparently puts the worm verticle

Thanks for listening. I'm really looking forward to getting into this and just need some info! Going out again in two days. Can't wait. Thanks.

06-22-07, 07:33 PM	#1
ridergroov1 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7	Couple basic questions from a newb Hi folks. I haven't really fished in about ten years but I have gotten the itch to go lately so I have a couple questions. I went out yesterday and caught absolutely nothing and I am wondering if there are obvious things I am doing wrong. Here are my questions: 1. How far away from the hook should I put the split shot weights? 2. How far from the hook should I put the bobber? 3. What kind of bait should i be using for waters I have been told have bass in them? The other day I was using corn, worms, crankbait, surface lures, fake worms, and minnows. I didn't get so much as a nibble with anything. I asked the guy at the dock what to use and he told me marshmallows. 4. What am I actualy fishing for this time of year? (summer) 5. What is the best time of the day to fish. I'm guessing early morning and night time since I was fishing in the middle of the afternoon and there was absolutely nothing. Well that is all from me now. I really had a blast the other day but would really enjoy it more if I actually caught something. I know there was fish where I was fishing because they were jumping out of the water everywhere..just not taking any of my bait. Any help or suggestions for this newb would be appreciated. Below is what I currently have in my arsenal that I bought when I went to the store if that helps at all in telling me what to do. All of this stuff was recommended by the salesmen who apparently fishes in a lot of tournaments. Rod: Quantum 6' graphite Shaw Grigsby Yellow and black "Jitterbug" surface lure. About an inch long. A grey and white chatter lure. Says "Shallow Fry" on it. Gary Yamamoto 4" Black/Blue Yamasenko fake worms Yum freshwater Forked Dinger fake worms Some yellow and white "hairy" looking lure. Big hook with a gold spinning piece Size 1 offset shank Worm hooks Size 8 & 4 hooks various sized bobbers Some odd hook that has a weight on it that apparently puts the worm verticle Thanks for listening. I'm really looking forward to getting into this and just need some info! Going out again in two days. Can't wait. Thanks.

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