Thread: Looking for some beginner's guidance

Welcome aboard from Natchitoches parish

Originally Posted by jesse

Some people like to cast with and without corks and some people jig minnows or jigs vertical with and without corks. Some like dark stained water and some like greenish water. I like water greenish with about 10 to 12 inch visibility because I jig vertically and because I’m on top of the fish I need cloudy water to keep from scaring them. I also don’t mind a little current but want it going out not rising. Cover is key most of the time. Logs, tree tops grass beds and pilings usually hold fish. Slow presentation keeping the bait still then lower it slowly another foot then still again. Repeat till you get a bite. You may have to go 6 to 10 foot down. Sak au lait usually thump it pretty good once where bream hit it several quick times. Set the hook quickly and firm. Beware, the thump is addictive! Everyone has their own method so just find what works for you and be patient. The fall fishing is great so hang in there and welcome to the site.

Good advice here ^

You might start with live bait and once you learn a few hot spots
Move to jigs



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Very good advice! I really appreciate that Jesse. I have been wanting to try shiners. I think my biggest problem right now is finding those cuts with deeper water. One thing I'm really starting to realize is all those guys who are filling ice chests have quite a few years experience of being on the water over me.

Flag me down if you see this tub out there, I may be able to share a good spot with you!

Jesse -- where are the Registration numbers

They’re on there now, boat was new then. Got about 15 hrs. on it and still working out a few bugs but it’s already been slimed. It’s a keeper!!

Glassman, you don't necessarily need deep water, you need structure. Things like a fallen tree, weed line, lily pack, tree tops or stumps on bottom or against a bank in only a few feet of water. Good luck
"gene"

Thanks Gene. It's still new to me but I'm trying to use my down imaging more. I sure will Jesse! If you see me around give me a shout also.