Any Advice for a first timer-got one(pic)

[joshjames]

I have been trout fishing for years and i love it however, I want to catch a bass so badly. I was hoping to see if anyone had some advice on what tackle and setup i should use along with tips for catching the damn things.... i havent got a clue of where to even begin (lakes, rigs, etc) please help.... thanks in advance. josh

[Knot in leader]

run Josh run :jester:

[Cliff]

where abouts do you live?

[BuKuBass]

Start by reading
these. (http://www.bassdozer.com/articles.shtml)

[joshjames]

I currently live in tualatin... my only fishing gear i have right now is a 5'2" ultra light with a nice little okuma reel.... do i honestly need to invest in a new rod and reel..??

[joshjames]

Hey thanks BuKuBass... that site is incredible..... so much to take in, I think im going to have to make some investments if i wanna get serious with this bass idea. I do believe it will be worth it.

[BuKuBass]

"my only fishing gear i have right now is a 5'2" ultra light with a nice little okuma reel.... do i honestly need to invest in a new rod and reel..??"

Only if you like hunting grizzlies with a willow switch.

[joshjames]

yeah that makes enough sense. Thanks again

[davidg]

Buku, thanks for the link. Now I have something else to distract me at work.

[joshjames]

It was not too big but its a start.... trully has me fired up to get into it. I like the way they fight. I dont even know how i got him in the side of the mouth but it was a lucky land.... he sure made my ultra light flex. This lure i used was a blue fox vibra spinner and i dont know if this is even a common lure used to catch these guys but it worked. http://i3.tinypic.com/wcb77c.jpg

[thehunt]

Don't kid yourself with having to spend a ton of money on a rod. Yes, sensitivity can increase alot when spending more money but you can read your line and feel alot on some cheaper rods. Check out Bi'mart, search the racks, find a good 7 footer and your set. I personally love fishing soft baits, lizzards, worms, senkos,. My ultimate favorite, topwaters. For that latter, I prefer a stiffer stick with about 20% tip. Cast'em far and get good action with little effort. Once you have good topwater bite, it's the only way you'll want to catch 'em. Nothing like a 5 lb bass blowing up on a top water when bassin'.

[Knot in leader]

That looks like a nice Smallmouth :dance:
To late your hooked :cool:

[joshjames]

thanks alot guys.... i hooked this one went home... came right back to the spot an hour later got another. only about a nine incher but it gave a better fight then that boy up there.... i love bass fishing now... looks like you called that one knot in leader.