Ask the Gear Guy
Fish catching tips
Q. It feels like I’m the only one who doesn’t get fish when I go fishing with anyone. How can I make sure I’m not the only one not bringing home fish?
–Fishless Dylan, Indianapolis, Ind.
A. You need some serious angling help, Fishless, so I went to a serious angler for advice. I recently ran into Jimbo Meador, an expert angler with Legacy Paddlesports and former Orvis fishing guide, and asked him your question. Check out this video to learn from the master:
Dec. 19, 2008 at 2:44 pm
When ever catching fish, always know how to use the bait you are using.
Dec. 19, 2008 at 8:07 pm
peanut shells work very good. where i come from we use all kinds of things as bait,
such as canned corn. but the chemicals in peanut shells will help yall catch a biggin.
oh, and that shell trick, i aint used it on saltwater fishes only freshwater ones like bass,redbreast, and brim. good luck to yall
Dec. 21, 2008 at 1:48 pm
LOL!! Once, I was the only one out of my den at scout camp to catch a fish: I caught 9 fish!!! I don’t know how I did it, it must have been my bait.
Dec. 23, 2008 at 10:49 am
the best bait i have yused was corn he was a carp he was 3ft. long and wade over 18 pounds
Dec. 23, 2008 at 10:57 am
the first thing you neeed for fishing is a pole.
Dec. 24, 2008 at 3:25 am
Bubba, how do you catch fish on peanut shells!?!? and i caught 14 fish, Twig!!!!
Jan. 1, 2009 at 4:29 pm
try bread! it really works
Jan. 2, 2009 at 11:46 am
I wish I knew how to put bait on the hook and not let the fish get away. That’s what happened
Jan. 18, 2009 at 9:33 am
bread,hotdogs can get lots of fish!
same for catfish!
but another one for catfish is shrimp!!!!
Jan. 25, 2009 at 2:15 pm
I once caught a 10 lb bass on my hometown lake and it was only 6 oz from the lake record. I caught it off my neighbors dock with a secret bait. I could fit my hand in its mouth it was so big and in the water it looked even bigger. We released it later that day with an awesome story to tell and pics to back it up.
Jan. 27, 2009 at 9:07 pm
in the delta use a whole anchovie w/ two hooks on each side head and tail make sure you have 50 pound test our you line will snap oh, make sure you wrap the hooks around the anchovie keep the drag open so you can hear the the reel, when you cast keep the drag closed … i catch usely stripe bass or catfish the bigest ive catched was at least 19 to 28 inch stiped bass
Jan. 31, 2009 at 11:31 am
Buddy dont listen to them all you need to do is try varaious types of baits and see what works and what doesnt. I suggest you use corn, bread, hotdogs,red worms for bass and pan fish. Stink Baits/Dough Balls,Chicken Livers should be used for catfish. and always try diffrent lures diffrent seasons. I ounce tried a skitter pop and i got a 28 inch bass it was huge. (when useing a lure make sure it looks real i sugest rapala . they cost alot but the will pay off)
Feb. 1, 2009 at 1:35 pm
On a 3 hour Fishing trip I caught 19 fish, mostly red grouper.
Feb. 1, 2009 at 3:46 pm
I caut a 5 lb. bass on a mini fines worm. I have also caut bunches of bluegill on this bait.
Feb. 3, 2009 at 5:34 pm
I went fishing at Lake Powll and i caught three catfish one bass and also i caught a carp just by scoping it up with a net. And The bait is dead minos,corn chips, chetos and popcorn.Then I cooked them up by making a fire with my army sweadish firesteel and they were so good!
Feb. 3, 2009 at 5:44 pm
We love catching and eating Fish
Feb. 5, 2009 at 7:40 pm
i fish for trout and i like to use power bait also i put big globs of it on the hook they go crazy over it!!!
Feb. 5, 2009 at 7:48 pm
i just got a conue for christmas does anyone know of a good place in Washington
that would be a good conuing lake???
Feb. 9, 2009 at 6:37 pm
my very first fish was a 3 pound catfish.
Feb. 10, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Go with Rapala lures.Best lures of this brand:Skitter Pop,Husky Jerk, and the Skitter Prop. If you are using Soft baits, choose the Gary Yamoto Double tail grub in a dark color.It can be deadly on a wide gap jig head.cast this towards the bank and you have yourself the perfect combo.
Feb. 11, 2009 at 10:48 am
Good tips I’ll use these when I go fishing!
Feb. 12, 2009 at 8:27 pm
my dad caut four fish in one day with pink and green roostertails!He caut one catfish,onesunpearch,and two crappie.
Mar. 3, 2009 at 5:10 pm
one day after lobstering i was fishing with my tiny mackerel pole and a herring head and i almost had a 40 inch striper till he went under someones boat so i bought a bigger pole
Mar. 22, 2009 at 7:17 am
What you have to do is use waxworms they work really well. Use a small hook only like #8.
Mar. 23, 2009 at 4:03 pm
I saw a kid about 4 or 5 that caght a catfish in her own pond it was about 24 inches long it was cool and it was caght on a piece of hot dog bun!
Mar. 26, 2009 at 6:01 pm
creek chub are the best bait for bass and s4 crankbait from strikeking is the best lure. when it comes to inshore saltwater it has to be shrimp offshore sardines or ballihoo (half beak). By the way I am talking about Florida.
Apr. 30, 2009 at 6:39 pm
i use fake lures,if u reel it in slow and,it looks like its swimming youl catch a bass
May. 8, 2009 at 3:41 pm
thanks for the tips
Jun. 16, 2009 at 2:52 am
I like catching fish and worms are the best use to attract fish