10-20-2009, 03:00 PM
Get some spinnerbaits that weigh 1/4 to 1/2 oz (check your rod for lure weight ratings) and start off with a cast and continuous retreive. Slow it down. Speed it up. Try stop and go. Try yo-yo (lift the rod tip up high and then let it fall, repeat and take in the slack).
You can try some jigs, too. I would let them sink and drag them around and pause.
There's so many different techniques for so many different lures... I wish I could send you a video or something. Take things one step at a time and don't be afraid to look for youtube videos ro check tacklewarehouse.com.
The best piece of advice I think I can give you or anyone new is to keep it simple. I started fishing at the beginning of last Spring and I made the mistake of buying/trying way too many different lures and obscure colors. You're much better off with the staple lures in just a few colors.
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You can try some jigs, too. I would let them sink and drag them around and pause.
There's so many different techniques for so many different lures... I wish I could send you a video or something. Take things one step at a time and don't be afraid to look for youtube videos ro check tacklewarehouse.com.
The best piece of advice I think I can give you or anyone new is to keep it simple. I started fishing at the beginning of last Spring and I made the mistake of buying/trying way too many different lures and obscure colors. You're much better off with the staple lures in just a few colors.
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