what are three basic fishing tips for a new fisherman?

14 Responses to “what are three basic fishing tips for a new fisherman?”

1. salmonbear says:

   September 4, 2010 at 7:10 am

   Patience, patience,patience.
2. Abalone_girl says:

   September 4, 2010 at 7:21 am

   A very basic set up is okay (inexpensive rod and reel) but you have to have these three things to catch fish and land them.
   1) Good hooks
   2) Quality line
   3) Know how to tie knots
3. cs says:

   September 4, 2010 at 8:02 am

   1. Dont set the hook to early
   2. Find the right color that the fish are biting on (change often until you find it)
   3. Have fun.
4. GoldenFeather says:

   September 4, 2010 at 8:40 am

   Be aware of your surroundings and what is going on at all times, this will help you fishing when you learn how to understand what you are aware of. The more in tune with nature you become the more you will understand that statement.

   Patience….PATIENCE…and MORE Patience LOL

   Learn the seasonal patterns of the spices of fish you are after.
5. kracker3977 says:

   September 4, 2010 at 8:46 am

   What type of fishing you gonna be doing?

   Bass:
   1. Make sure you have some good line. 12-14 lb test Berkley XT will work.
   2. Start out with something slow or fast. Plastic worms, the slower the better. Spinnerbaits, keep a steady retrive on ‘em.
   3. Good reel! The higher the ratio the better you’ll be.
6. sexy bass fisherman says:

   September 4, 2010 at 9:04 am

   number three…be aware of your surroundings

   number two…be patient

   number one…always remember a bad day of fishing is always btter than a day at work
7. Injun says:

   September 4, 2010 at 9:10 am

   #1 – go to enjoy yourself and do not stress over having to catch fish!
   #2 – start with basic rigs at first ie: bobber,sinker,hook and worm for panfish! Tie on a topwater lure ie: scumfrog and hit the weeds and edges or a rooster tail spinner for bass!
   #3 – Talk to your locla tackle shop and get to know a few of the local guys and ask them for hands on tips!
   I bet you can find one person to give you hands on tips to your local waters!
   I always look at the body of water I will fish for points,drops,shallow weeds,breaks,deep weeds or any cover or structure and take the approch to fishing the body of water with these factored in!
   Good luck and keep checkin back there are so many good people here with knowledge in fishing to help you that you will always be able to find a answer or a way to find your answer here
8. stop_makin_cents says:

   September 4, 2010 at 9:57 am

   1. If you are fishing, (or plan to fish), in saltwater, buy a decent fishing reel with a good drag. Getting an “in-expensive” rod is “OK” for a “novice” fishermen, but, if you get a $20 reel expect it to last,(in saltwater), 20 times.

   Shimano, Daiwa, Penn, Quantum, Pflueger, Mitchell reels are all good “name brand” reels that perform well in the extreme’s of saltwater.(I personally think newbie’s should purchase a Shimano “Sahara” reel. They are excellent reels for the money!)

   A good “first-timer’s” fishing rod is an “Ugly Stik Lite”. ( Ugly Stik’s “Lite” series work well in Salt or freshwater, and they are “bomb-proof”.)

   2. There are roughly 3 types of lures: Lures that comb the bottom of the water column, Lures that comb the mid-depth’s, & Lures that “float” on the top of the water. You DON’T need 400 lures to cover the water column’s!

   A “first-timer’s” tackle box should include a variety of “Jigs”, “Rapala-Type” lures, Beatle-spin-type” lures, & (maybe) some Topwater “Pop-R’s” or similiar baits. Try to master “Jig-fishing” FIRST! Jig’s work well in salt or fresh water and can cover most of the “water column’s”, AND (most importantly), they are inexpensive to replace.

   You should also have various “Tackle”, including “super-small” Bait-hooks, medium-sized Bait-hooks, some larger Bait-hooks (up to 2/O), various “weight’s” (Split-shot, Pyramid,), a nylon “stringer”, needle-nose plier’s, hemostat clamps, O-ring’s, swivels, extra treble hooks, spool of extra line, fish attractant spray, & a “soft-sided” tackle-box to house said items.

   3.THE MOST IMPORTANT: BUY a BOOK on the fishing your interested in,(or go to the library!)! There are numerous publications/magazines that cover a wide variety of “fishing”. Reading a good book on fishing will inspire you to “try-out” different ways to fish, tie knots, rig bait, Etc. And , you can “refer” to a book quicker/easier than trying to find a “wireless connection” on a shoreline or “rolling” boat!

   4. EXPECT immed. FAILURE! (lmao!)

   Babe Ruth didn’t pick up a bat one day and start hitting home runs! Fishing is like ANYTHING IN LIFE, “you must practice it, to become good at it!”

   I hope you enjoy the “quest” of fishing as much as I have!
   Good luck!
9. missjeannie says:

   September 4, 2010 at 9:58 am

   #1 Get a fishing license
   #2 Use live bait
   #3 Talk with a local sportsman shop for tips on a good fishing spot

   Hope you have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
10. steve s says:

    September 4, 2010 at 10:24 am

    1- Quality fishing equipment. I have seen more people loose good fish by trying to get by using cheap or junk fishing equipment. If fishing is something you might want to continue enjoying, then it’s worth saving up for a quality rod and reel. 2- Location- Finding where to go catch fish. As a new fisherman you should go where folks are catching fish. This will help on your fishing technics and experience. As an experienced fisherman your choice of locations for fishing will be surprising. 3- Patients– and lots of it sometimes.
11. gimmenamenow says:

    September 4, 2010 at 10:58 am

    #1 Never be scared to ask the guys at the bait store what’s eating what where.

    #2 Lures are fun, but live bait ups the relaxation factor.

    #3 There’s a reason they don’t call it “catching”. Find something besides the tug on the line to catch your interest in case of being skunked. I have the advantage of my closest fishing “hole” being one of the most diverse estuaries in North America, so on a skunky day, there’s usually at least some manatees or dolphins and stuff to watch…

    Anyway… that’s my three.
12. cowboydoc says:

    September 4, 2010 at 11:56 am

    Follow the crowd to start with, be patient and bring a lot of sandwiches with you and, a bucket to pee in. I know, that’s four.
13. FishSteelhead says:

    September 4, 2010 at 12:55 pm

    Ah’ that be a Ditto with GoldenFeather and others ie., patience, patience and then some. Here is a link that may give ya’ some help startin’ out. Don’t let me discourage ya’ with all the patience’s, because once ya’ get into it I guarantee it’ll be well worth it …
14. msshadrap says:

    September 4, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    patience,desire,time