I've been fishing a little bit the past 3 years or so. I've barely caught anything. 3 years ago, I caught like 2-3 rockbass the entire season, then last year I caught about a 1.5 LB smallmouth. Those pretty much consist of everything I've ever caught. Fishing has become very discouraging for me but I want to improve. Any tips to actually make a trip worth it? I fish a local river as it's the only water source I can get to. Some spots are pretty snaggy and most of it's moderate to high current. It's a somewhat large river.
#Newbie tips
agile wigeon
dire merlin
Do you have anyone you know that fishes?
Fishing is one of those things that having someone with you even for one trip can help exponentially
pseudo salmon
Yeah. I’ve been in your shoes. I went about 2 years with nothing, not even a bite, then changed things up with my grandfather (a literal fishing god) and now I catch almost every trip. Try and find someone you know who fishes or find a group of people in your community to go with and I’m sure they’ll help you out
Also is the river shallow or deeper? If it’s shallow I’d recommend fishing for trout but if it’s deeper or slower you could try a ton of other things
grand mesa
I've been fishing a little bit the past 3 years or so. I've barely caught anythi...
I have beens fishing for 9ish yrs only recently have i stared to catch fish. It’s all in the bait/use of bait. Message me if you want more info
I am a lake fisherman
agile wigeon
Do you have anyone you know that fishes?
Unfortunately not. I wish I did.
grand mesa
I can help with lake/pond fishing
agile wigeon
Yeah. I’ve been in your shoes. I went about 2 years with nothing, not even a bit...
What did you change with your grandfather?
pseudo salmon
What did you change with your grandfather?
He just taught me new stuff
agile wigeon
Also is the river shallow or deeper? If it’s shallow I’d recommend fishing for t...
It's large, high current in most of it. A few small-medium water falls. It's through the side of my city. (Small ish city)
grand mesa
What did you change with your grandfather?
He started fishing with his grandpops i think
grand mesa
It's large, high current in most of it. A few small-medium water falls. It's thr...
You have any lakes?
tall atlasBOT
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grand mesa
they can boost confidence
agile wigeon
I have beens fishing for 9ish yrs only recently have i stared to catch fish. It’...
I've only started fishing on my own for the past few years as I've gotten older. My dad occasionally took me as a small kid. He doesn't do that anymore.
grand mesa
I've only started fishing on my own for the past few years as I've gotten older....
Gotchu
agile wigeon
He started fishing with his grandpops i think
I see.
grand mesa
I've only started fishing on my own for the past few years as I've gotten older....
If there are random fishermen at your local spots talk to them
pseudo salmon
It's large, high current in most of it. A few small-medium water falls. It's thr...
If it’s high current you might want to try fly fishing (only if you’re experienced). Look for inlets to the river and places the water might gather to form a calmer area and I’m sure there’ll be fish there
agile wigeon
You have any lakes?
There's a conservation place nearby. About 6 KM. Funny enough, I went to get in yesterday but I forgot my money. My dad said he'd make up for that and take me today.
pseudo salmon
For inlets I would try a night crawlers and for the calm areas I would do a spinner or lure of any sort
grand mesa
I have been talking to a local who is the best crappie catcher ever (cought close to a state record last week)
agile wigeon
If there are random fishermen at your local spots talk to them
I typically will. Say hello, have any luck yet, what bait they are using or what fish they will catch.
grand mesa
I typically will. Say hello, have any luck yet, what bait they are using or what...
Just ask for the locals advice
Ask where the good spots are
agile wigeon
If it’s high current you might want to try fly fishing (only if you’re experienc...
I don't have any fly fishing gear. I only have very very basic stuff. I can pack all of my gear and have room in just my backpack.
grand mesa
For lakes trout are the best way to boost confidence
agile wigeon
I hope to catch some trout or pike today.
pseudo salmon
Ok then don’t fly fish it won’t be worth it for the gear and knowledge
grand mesa
I hope to catch some trout or pike today.
Use these for trout
agile wigeon
Ok then don’t fly fish it won’t be worth it for the gear and knowledge
I don't have any money or a job to afford stuff if I'm honest. I'm going to get a job over the summer. I'm still in school so I've got to prioritize that over a job.
grand mesa
I get 3-10 per day with this at my local lakes
pseudo salmon
Ah
agile wigeon
Use these for trout
I have some rip off power bait thing.
pseudo salmon
Yeah use power bait and artificial salmon eggs
grand mesa
I have some rip off power bait thing.
These power eggs kill em
pseudo salmon
For trout only
grand mesa
Worth the $4-6
grand mesa
For trout only
Cats will take em every so often
agile wigeon
If I did have a job and my G2 or G license, I'd have a lot more fishing opportunities. I have to bike or walk to my spots. I also am very limited with my gear. Once in a while my parents may drive me, but thats mostly it.
agile wigeon
These power eggs kill em
Where can you get those?
pseudo salmon
Cats will take em every so often
Do you sink or bob them?
agile wigeon
How do you guys find people your age to fish with in your area? I don't know many people in general, let alone to fish with.
grand mesa
The cutbow in my pfp was caught on a sinking setup
grand mesa
How do you guys find people your age to fish with in your area? I don't know man...
Make friends with the locals
agile wigeon
How so?
grand mesa
VERY valuable
pseudo salmon
100% find people in your area
pseudo salmon
Usually
grand mesa
They are happy to talk
pseudo salmon
They’ll talk unless you get too close to their spot or too nosy
agile wigeon
I'm saying, how do you find those people. I specifically mean in the same age group. I don't think adults I see out fishing would want to be friends with me. I'm only in highschool. I don't know any other people in my school who fish.
grand mesa
They’ll talk unless you get too close to their spot or too nosy
Yes
pseudo salmon
Don’t ever get too close to their spot unless you’re going to talk
grand mesa
I'm saying, how do you find those people. I specifically mean in the same age gr...
Im friends with a local 25-30 yr old fisherman
agile wigeon
Ok.
grand mesa
Fisherman are very chill
agile wigeon
I try not to be close to other people fishing. I don't want to cross lines, get in there way or whatever.
grand mesa
I try not to be close to other people fishing. I don't want to cross lines, get ...
Smart
Also offer em worms if you have some
agile wigeon
Whoevers there first should have priority over the spot within a good amount of space.
grand mesa
Also offer em worms if you have some
Fishers appreciate that
agile wigeon
Ok.
grand mesa
Whoevers there first should have priority over the spot within a good amount of ...
Very true
If there is limited space just ask politely if you can join em
grand mesa
9 times out of 10 they will say ok
grand mesa
Any good ways to know where fish are in the water.
Trout like the middle
In rivers they like eddies
agile wigeon
Like I mentioned earlier today I plan on going to a local pond/lake. It's all man made though. It is also stocked.
grand mesa
Like I mentioned earlier today I plan on going to a local pond/lake. It's all ma...
The middle should be fine
pseudo salmon
Like I mentioned earlier today I plan on going to a local pond/lake. It's all ma...
What’s in it?
agile wigeon
This is what the website says, I've seen pictures/articles/reviews of people catching trout though.
grand mesa
If you have power bait eggs and sinkers you will catch trout
agile wigeon
How do you rig those up?
agile wigeon
It's a fairly large pond. It's like the borderline of pond and lake.
grand mesa
How do you rig those up?
Put 3 of them on the spine of the hook
agile wigeon
Ok.
grand mesa
Use nightcrawlers there
Maybe
agile wigeon
What about the sinkers then? What size hook?
grand mesa
What about the sinkers then? What size hook?
#6 hooks
agile wigeon
One second, let me get my bag and see what hooks I have.
grand mesa
This is what the website says, I've seen pictures/articles/reviews of people cat...
Bread would work good here
grand mesa
This is what the website says, I've seen pictures/articles/reviews of people cat...
Dont start with bass
They are hard to catch
agile wigeon
Ok, I'm back.
agile wigeon
They are hard to catch
My plan was trout or pike.
grand mesa
My plan was trout or pike.
Good
agile wigeon
All I have is 3 3/0 hooks.
grand mesa
Those long spines would work amazing for trout
tall atlasBOT
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agile wigeon
I'm going to be leaving in a bit I think. I'm at least going to start getting ready to go. I will have my computer open for a bit though.
grand mesa
The long ones?
Yep
pseudo salmon
Are you planning to go fishing at the lake you send the picture of above
The one with the list of fish