What am I doing wrong?
Jul 6, 2021 12:06:29 #
So I love Baitcasting and I'm not really a fan of spinner rods. I'm also kinda new to fishing and I find real bait boring! I have 2 Baitcasters, 1 heavy with 30lb braid and 1 medium with 15lb braid.
It seems no matter what I try soft plastic, hard plastic, jigs, with and without leader lines I still have trouble even getting a bite
Right now I'm fishing on Hopkins river and then to Warrnambool to fish off the pier, any tips or tricks I'm missing?
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by FordXR4
It seems no matter what I try soft plastic, hard plastic, jigs, with and without leader lines I still have trouble even getting a bite
Right now I'm fishing on Hopkins river and then to Warrnambool to fish off the pier, any tips or tricks I'm missing?
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by FordXR4
Jul 7, 2021 14:04:43 #
Relax, fishing is an enjoyment, finesse sport. Slow the retrieve down, do not rush. Be one with your rod and line. Good luck.
Jul 7, 2021 14:05:48 #
The rod only hold the line and the fish don't care what kind you use.
Finding the fish is priority #1
Any local tackle shop will tell you what is biting, where to go and what equipment to use.
You're on a journey. Find out all you can about what that fish you want to fish for. Then compare it to how far you are willing to travel to get to those spots. Compare, fish and destinations. Do your home work, you'll out fish 70% of the other fishermen.
Finding the fish is priority #1
Any local tackle shop will tell you what is biting, where to go and what equipment to use.
You're on a journey. Find out all you can about what that fish you want to fish for. Then compare it to how far you are willing to travel to get to those spots. Compare, fish and destinations. Do your home work, you'll out fish 70% of the other fishermen.
Jul 7, 2021 15:26:27 #
My rule of thumb is what I learned in the military. KISS....keep it simple stupid. Try nightcrawlers and worms. All fish love worms and most have a keen sense of smell and sight. I have found that green worms are amazing. You can buy them at any Walmart or buy a bottle of Worm Glow and follow the simple directions. Good luck and Happy fishing.
Jul 7, 2021 19:54:37 #
Jul 7, 2021 21:04:51 #
Jwid
Loc: Lake Killarney, Ironton, MO
Yes grasshopper, you must listen to the wise men. If you can’t relax and enjoy the journey of fishing, not catching, you won’t enjoy it. Ask, read, experiment, listen. You don’t like bait, but bait is a good way to find if there are any fish. Toss a line with a bobber out of the way and use your bc and lures in a different direction. If unmanned bait out performs your bc you have to have a talk with yourself. Switch directions and try again.
Jul 7, 2021 22:45:17 #
maddog10e
Loc: Woburn
FS Digest wrote:
So I love Baitcasting and I'm not really a fan of spinner rods. I'm also kinda new to fishing and I find real bait boring! I have 2 Baitcasters, 1 heavy with 30lb braid and 1 medium with 15lb braid.
It seems no matter what I try soft plastic, hard plastic, jigs, with and without leader lines I still have trouble even getting a bite
Right now I'm fishing on Hopkins river and then to Warrnambool to fish off the pier, any tips or tricks I'm missing?
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by FordXR4
It seems no matter what I try soft plastic, hard plastic, jigs, with and without leader lines I still have trouble even getting a bite
Right now I'm fishing on Hopkins river and then to Warrnambool to fish off the pier, any tips or tricks I'm missing?
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by FordXR4
Now you truly understand why they call it "fishing" and not "catching". Put your time in, and you will succeed.
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