05-18-2012, 03:00 PM
Since i cant drive yet, until June 28th 
, i walk everywhere! But, i dont always have my gear with me. So if i see a lake that looks like it'd be a good fishing spot, i walk the bank. If you see huge splashes, or ripples in water, you might have spooked a bass. Which is what i am trying to do. While you are fishing that might not be a good idea, but when you are looking at a new pond it is. Also, look for bait fish, such as bluegill, shad etc. because those can be signs that there is bass or any other predatory fish that we enjoy catching. Next, MAKE SURE IT IS LEGAL TO FISH! I've had one problem because i didn't look at posted signs. You might not get charged for it, but its just a hassle to have to police or the owner have you leave. If you see it is a private lake, ask around. I have lost count how many people let me fish their private ponds, just because i asked. And i am 16, and stereotypically, you probably wouldn't trust a kid my age on your private property. Also, if they let you. Dont leave soft plastics that are ripped, trash etc. And if the owner of the private lake, if it is, says catch and release do it, cause more then likely, they may have paid to stock the lake out of their own pockets. Next, take your gear with you, and tie on your proven lure, under any conditions. Like the lure you'd use if you have been skunked for hours, and then use a fail proof lure. Me, living in a more urban environment, i fish alot of small neighborhood ponds etc. Just do your research, walk the ponds without fishing them and if it shows promise, then fish it. This is really only for smaller ponds, that can be easily walked around and fished in a few hours. decent banks etc. Also, if the private owner allows you to fish, dont screw it up because then he/she might not let anyone else fish there again. Sorry for the long post, but i just wanted to put in my opinion.
Good Luck
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, i walk everywhere! But, i dont always have my gear with me. So if i see a lake that looks like it'd be a good fishing spot, i walk the bank. If you see huge splashes, or ripples in water, you might have spooked a bass. Which is what i am trying to do. While you are fishing that might not be a good idea, but when you are looking at a new pond it is. Also, look for bait fish, such as bluegill, shad etc. because those can be signs that there is bass or any other predatory fish that we enjoy catching. Next, MAKE SURE IT IS LEGAL TO FISH! I've had one problem because i didn't look at posted signs. You might not get charged for it, but its just a hassle to have to police or the owner have you leave. If you see it is a private lake, ask around. I have lost count how many people let me fish their private ponds, just because i asked. And i am 16, and stereotypically, you probably wouldn't trust a kid my age on your private property. Also, if they let you. Dont leave soft plastics that are ripped, trash etc. And if the owner of the private lake, if it is, says catch and release do it, cause more then likely, they may have paid to stock the lake out of their own pockets. Next, take your gear with you, and tie on your proven lure, under any conditions. Like the lure you'd use if you have been skunked for hours, and then use a fail proof lure. Me, living in a more urban environment, i fish alot of small neighborhood ponds etc. Just do your research, walk the ponds without fishing them and if it shows promise, then fish it. This is really only for smaller ponds, that can be easily walked around and fished in a few hours. decent banks etc. Also, if the private owner allows you to fish, dont screw it up because then he/she might not let anyone else fish there again. Sorry for the long post, but i just wanted to put in my opinion. Good Luck
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