ready to throw in the towel

[Maniak]

im about ready to just give up and go back to live bait. ive been fishing the local lakes and have had horrible luck. the past 4 times i havnt caught a thing.. ive had more luck at the small golf course ponds.. i have used every type of lure and presentation. maybe i am just not fishing at the right lakes? i dont have a boat and i am stuck on the shore, i think thats one of the issues.

i know i am a beginner and i have a lot to learn but its extremely frustrating to spend all the money on artificial baits and not be able to catch anything with them. i need to fish with a pro or something so i can learn the right techniques. i tried drop shotting for the first time today but im not sure if im doing it right.

sorry, just needed to rant, im sure i am not the only one who goes though this