08-09-2009, 11:57 PM
Completely new to fishing, and have to learn from online advice or books since I don't know anyone who fishes.
I got my tackle and bait, and the pond I go to is obviously full of fish because I get bites on nearly every cast, but I've only actually hooked one fish (a sunny) in four visits. I have no real idea what to do here. The fish starts to bite, and and I yank on the pole and reel it in but most often it gets away and my bait is gone.
Am I being impatient, or is there some method to actually getting a fish caught on a hook that I am unaware of?
Thanks!
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I got my tackle and bait, and the pond I go to is obviously full of fish because I get bites on nearly every cast, but I've only actually hooked one fish (a sunny) in four visits. I have no real idea what to do here. The fish starts to bite, and and I yank on the pole and reel it in but most often it gets away and my bait is gone.
Am I being impatient, or is there some method to actually getting a fish caught on a hook that I am unaware of?
Thanks!
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