10-25-2010, 04:53 AM
So I have started fishing about a year ago and loved it. During fishing season I have gone about an average of once every week in the summer and in fall (because of school) maybe once every 2 to 3 weeks. I go with my brother-in-law who has a boat and even though he has a ton more experience has not had great success either. I have fished almost every lake within an 3 hour drive and have had a great time. Recently I have started having trouble catching fish. In the beginning I would always go for trout because I knew how. I have recently however starting going for bigger more exciting fish such as small mouth. I have tried muskie fishing with no success what so ever. I know that bass are a thousand times smarter than trout so that explains alot, but I am just not having any success. I would say that I am getting skunked every other trip. It is getting bad. I am starting to get into more complex fishing that just an occasional trip and I don't feel like my skill is catching up with my love for fishing. So I need some basic info on small mouth bass. I have looked it up but sometimes just websites are confusing. I would like to hear stuff from an actual fisherman talking to me. Also I don't know what kind of rod and reel to have. maybe a combination of maybe 3 different poles that I always have. any suggestions for what type of combo of 2 to 3 poles i should get. I currently have a light action ugly stick and a cross fire 2500-3ib reel. I NEED SUGGESTIONS ANYTHING WOULD HELP
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