Help Me Become A Better Lake/river Fisherman.....open Topic

[hoglaw]

Solid advice FF. The only thing I would add is fishing isn't like golf. New golfers should stick with used quality gear that they can get for a rock bottom price but will still let them hit the ball effectively, mostly because the majority of new golfers won't stick with it or play more than a few rounds a year. It seems like more folks who start fishing will stick with it. With that in mind, I'd say save your money and buy the cadillacs. There's a better than average chance you're going to want them anyway at some point in the future, so don't litter your garage with a bunch of cheap gear that you won't even use in another few years.

[Guest]

Solid advice FF. The only thing I would add is fishing isn't like golf. New golfers should stick with used quality gear that they can get for a rock bottom price but will still let them hit the ball effectively, mostly because the majority of new golfers won't stick with it or play more than a few rounds a year. It seems like more folks who start fishing will stick with it. With that in mind, I'd say save your money and buy the cadillacs. There's a better than average chance you're going to want them anyway at some point in the future, so don't litter your garage with a bunch of cheap gear that you won't even use in another few years.

The berkley spinning rods for $29 are 10 times better than any ugly stik.

buy a $39 pflueger spinning reel and your set.

just my 2 cents

[Mitch f]

The berkley spinning rods for $29 are 10 times better than any ugly stik.

buy a $39 pflueger spinning reel and your set.

just my 2 cents

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[timinmo]

My great insight is to spend time on the water. If you can do this with a knowledgable fisherman all the better. The biggest tackle box filled with the best lures and the finest rods with top of the line reels will not make you a better fisherman if you don't spend the time getting your line wet. Being proficient with the tackle you have is better than being a novice with equipment that is new to you. Certainly read everything you can about whatever fish you plan to purse and there are also alot of great videos on different types of fishing. After you have read or watched about what you want to catch go out and try it. Like others have said fishing familiar water can help and you can transfer knowledge gained there to new waters as you expand. Everything else aside the best way to make yourself a better fisherman is to fish.