Tips on pond and lake fishing for newb wanted

[ScowardNJ]

Sounds like you should start with a garden worm on a hook with a bobber. Can't go wrong with that!

[Eskimo]

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Originally Posted by ScowardNJ

Sounds like you should start with a garden worm on a hook with a bobber. Can't go wrong with that!

Yup. Don't over-think it. They're just fish.

[MudCat08]

I also think you should start fishing with a worm and float/bobber. One thing i notice my friends do (those who do not fish a lot) is start reeling in the fish when they have a bite. You should learn how to properly set the hook on the fish first, before you reel it in. Sometimes the fish will get off the hook before you bring it in, that's common when the hook set wasn't ideal - not your fault, just something you have to get lucky with.

When i first started fishing I found soft plastic baits like senkos hard to use because you actually have to be familiar with the subtle "take" of the fish. It is usually a few light taps on the end of your line, as the bass or some other fish grab the senko worm and then proceed to try and eat it. It is much simpler to use a live worm and float to get started and get a feel for fishing

[jimmythegreek]

I totally agree w the live bait, especially if kids are with me or hosting kids. Nothing worse than fishing all day with nothing to show for it. Grab an extra combo or two like uglystik or something and rig those w a bobber and a worm or shiner and leave the bail open in case of a run off and just let them sit. You would be surprised at how 1 live bait rod will outfish 3 guys tossing aritificials almost anytime of the year. In shallow ponds and lakes work the upper water column. Deeper lakes fish a slip bobber setup, these can all be found in detail on google. Remember to cast to structure or weed edges and the like. Fish arent usually just swimming in the middle of the lake on sand bottom, they are in the shade or a good spot to ambush something, think like a lazy fish looking for an easy meal in the hot summer sun taking a bath lol

[Fish_Harder]

Dig up the worms and throw them on a hook and bobber. let that rod sit while you have the senko wacky rigged to throw at structure. It would help if you could get the kids up a little bit earlier

[slider]

Fishing from shore in the hottest time of year can be pretty tough..real early start may do the trick,also the use of live bait gives you a better chance..But main question I'd ask are your children old enough to go out in a boat..Getting aways out from shore is a plus in summer..Waywayanda rents boats, I believe they still rent by the hour..Shephard lake used to rent boats but not 100% sure they still do..Mite be a plan to take each child out indviually..However if they very young forget boats..Good luck in your quest.

[thomaskgrosvenor]

I did a lot of fishing over the summer as I had a lot of free time.

Polarized sunglasses help to see what is going on underwater near the shore.

I saw a video on you tube that had good tips for shoreline fishing, One thing he said is that there is a lot more lake or pond water that doesn't have fish in it than does.

I think there are often optimal techniques that work best at a specific body of water.

At one pond I was fishing at I was using all the techniques that caught me fish at other locations but was having no success. I saw a grandpa bringing in one fish after another. I finally asked as to the key to success and he was happy to share. He told me that I couldn't fool his fish and had to use live bait. I went into the woods, scraped up some worms from under the leaves, caught some bass then moved on to the next one.

So if you don't have time for exploration and experimentation, information specific to the body of water you are fishing in with regard to types of fish, effective bait/lures and where the fish congregate can be helpful in catching something within a reasonable amount of time, I would say. Although acquiring that information may take some time.