Ok, I'm tired of trout fishing and trying to teach myself how to fish for bass. Some of you have given me great tips and locations, but apparently, I must not be much of a student. I tried Irvine, Peck Rd. and Santa Fe dam using everything I can think of for NADA. If anyone out there wants to meet me somewhere local near the San Gab. Valley and teach this frustrated fisherman, I'll bring the beer, (if you don't drink beer than how bout lunch. I don't have a big ego and am not afraid to ask for help, so I can learn this great sport from some of you Pro's... Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Just post a message or send me an email rgreep@ausd.net.. Thanks
Bruinfootballfan!!!

I sometimes go to Irvine for a few hours at a time. I will probably be fishing from shore if that's ok with you. I can help you get dialed in and when I need to split, you keep fishing. This is all during the week however. Let me know.


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thanks for the offer, I may be at Irvine on Friday I'll email ya if I'm goin. I was afraid to ask for help, but I figured what the h*!!. Thanks again.
Bruinfootballfan!!!

Hi, you've got mail. As for asking for help, I still ask questions to this day and will always do so. CJ and the gang at Bass World have been a big help getting me dialed back into freshwater bass and I am having a blast lately (I used to do it a lot). Others who I'd like to thank are Rusty Brown of Orange Turners and Brian Tsunami from here. If more folks would put their pride aside they sure would excel more at many things (and not just fishing.)


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Excellent insight on Fongsters behalf. I agree completely, I've devoted most of my free time in life to fishing. However, there have been times when responsibilities and other interests kept me busy. After taking a break from fishing I too have found that it can be very difficult to get dialed back in. A little help can go a long way and I am thankful for those who have provided me with information in the past.


While many anglers may boast their talents the reality is that the bulk of fishing knowledge is held by a small percent of anglers. Of this percentage there are few who are willing to share their knowledge. A wise fisherman (Tsunami AKA Brian) once told me if experienced anglers don't take the initiative to introduce fishing to others or help out those who have expressed a raised interest in fishing then our sport will never grow. Moving forward we will need all the support we can get and with out growth our sport will truely have no future.

I fish about five times a week and I live in San Gabriel. I fish bass on weekdays (Late afternoons/ evenings) and saltwater on weekends. Your more than welcome to join me. I've been meeting up with Tsunami lately at Legg Lake you should come down and meet up with us. All that I ask is that you practice catch and release. Let me know if you want to hook up for some bass fishing after work some time. Beer and lunch are both optional but not necessary you will need to bring your fishing license, in addition to a rod and reel. I would recommend bringing a camera too. Sooner or later you will find yourself gripping the lips of a trophy bass and I bet you'll want to snap a picture or two before you release her. If you havn't already then stick your tackle in a back pack. Be prepared to do some walking and with any luck you'll be doing some catching too. If you stick with it I can promis it will happen and there's a very good chance you will start catching bass on your first afternoon out.

Thanks Fongster and JerryG. I've been fishing most of my life and recently started to get into Salt water and would like to gain some Knowledge for the freshwater bass. I will definitely hit you guys up during the week I live in Glendora and work in Arcadia so all those locations are great. . I've got a Shimano Curado and a Abu ambassadeur for my reels, as for the fresh water poles I bought a Berkely and Shimano rods med action since they were real cheap. I figured until I knew what I really needed I didn't want to spend too much money. thanks again guys and I will definitely be contacting you!
Bruinfootballfan!!!

Thanks for the kind words David and Jerry, ive learned alot from you guys as well, especially w/ the calicos fongster. I havent had the chance to try it yet since ive been to busy fishing the spawn. Ive picked up almost all of the colors youve recommended so when i do get that chance its definitely on!!. No lack of action on your end, you been getting em at the vine lately. I need to get out there, everyone i talk to thats been out there says the bites been pretty good. And Jerry thanks for all the guided trips at the fishing hole bro. I feel like i have a solid foundation on the place and can now start fishing w/ confidence. Greeper you should definitely meet up w/ Fongster up at the vine or w/ Jerry and I at Legg. Bring your rod and the baits you have, ive got plenty extras if you need em and lets fish.

Tsunami

Hi guys,
Jerry, I met you guy at Santa Fe Dam a few weeks ago when I was walking for exercise. Did not know that was Tsunami with you at the time. Sure would like to meet up with you guys too at SFD or Legg, never fished there before. This is my first season pursuing the LMB.
So much to learn, but then I am an eternal student.
David, I am hoping to make it with my son, last day of his vacation, and grandson, playing hookie, to Irvine tomorrow. Are you going to be there? Maybe I can get some quick pointers from you, since you have been slaying the bass at the 'vine?

Sorry, no. I have work to take care of tomorrow AM. The bills must get paid though. Good luck.


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I understand,David,thanks anyway. Someone e-mailed with some great tips. I just got back from Puddingstone. Fished from 7:30-8:35 pm, best outing yet, cause I hit the right spot. Caught five bass in half an hour and two more the next, 1-3#ers. See you around.

Hey Indoangler, would you mind sharing some of those tips? I live about 10 mins from Puddingstone, just curious can you park inside the lake at night and where are to the best spots to hit. I need some practice and with a 2 yr old, sometimes later in the evening is easiest for me.
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greeper,this is my first season bass fishing and I am just learning.
I fished east shore across from the swim beach at Pud Sun eve for the first time. Anybody could have caught those. They were just on the chew and I was there at the right time. I got them drop shodding Yamamoto worms on 8# test at sunset. I fish SFD and Pud for just an hour or so that I can squeeze in, because I live close by. I may go Tue eve and hit up the east shore. Let me know if you want to meet up?

what time will you be heading over there? If the wifey is picking up the lil one I may be able to head over there. I'm planning on hitting Irvine on Friday, I was there last Friday and everyone around me was catching but me and I was using the exact same stuff. Gotta make up for that farming day.
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Hi greeper, YGM.

I do remember talking with you at Santa Fe. As I recall you had mentioned that you fished Santa Ana River Lakes a lot in the past and you liked to fish Santa Fe for carp. I'm happy to hear that you have expanded your angling horizons to include bass. Congradulations on your recent success. I think most who fish the lake will agree that seven bass in an hour and five minutes is excellent by Pudd standards.

If you want meet up for some bass fishing just send me an email to let me know when and where. Afternoon bite is better for me however mornings are not completely out of the question. On weekends I ussually fish salt waters then it's back to week day evenings for freshwater bass. The bite was just starting to take off when I talked to you. It's prime time now so the fishing with any luck should be good. Shoot me an email when you have some time. The guy I was fishing with that day was actually my buddy Allen. Him and his girlfriend fish SGV lakes almost daily, I'm sure you will seen him again.

Be sure to watch the presentation that people who are catching fish are using. You can throw the same exact bait as the people who are catching fish are, but some times it's all in the presentation. It may be a little twitch of the rod or the way they raise the tip of the rod. Little subtleties like this make all the difference in the world at times. Once you get a feel for it, you could be out fishing the guys that taught you how to to catch em'. Also, when you catch one, remember where and how you were fishing that bait. Watching a lot of fishing shows has helped me a lot too. Some of them can really help. If you know anyone with the Outdoor Channel, go watch it on Monday nights. They have Monday night fishing and there are a couple of shows that are real informative. I am definitely no expert but every little bit helps I suppose.

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sounds great Fish24, I'll send some coldies to ya if I leave any for the rest of ya.. I've been trying to hit one of the local lakes atleast 2-3 times a week. I'll probably try and hit either Puddingstone or Santa Fe later today around 3-3:30. I've got the Outdoor channel plus the OLN, I'm glued to the t.v. when these shows are on. I've learned alot so far, heck not to long ago I didn't know the difference b/t a Senko and a buzz bait or what the heck a drop shot was. Now I just need to learn how to fish the different ways. I wasn't sure what kinda response I would get from my post but man these guys have been great!!! Hopefully this summer I can make a lot of trips since I'm a teacher and a coach and have summers off... I do have a lil one due in June so that might slow things down.

Well, if you're anything like me you'll be deep within the throws of bass fishing addiction before long. Once you start learning techniques and tricks, and they work, it becomes a lot of fun. You have a sense of accomplishment when you use your knowledge to catch those darn fish. It's not like just throwing your bait out and hoping a fish swims by and feels hungry. You really need to use your head most of the time. I live in Bakersfield and my close by options are extremely limited. I have a couple of small lakes close by. Fishing at those lakes is usually fair at best sometimes. Though I have caught my biggest fish from those lakes. You're absolutely right about these guys that reply to the posts. I wish I had some people up here I could get together with and fish. I do get offers from time to time on different sites to come down and fish. But when it comes down to it, I just don't feel like coming down there. Really pay attention to those fishing shows. Classic Patterns on Outdoor Channel is a good one. Also, Bassmasters(on TNN on the weekends I believe) is very educational. Before I really got into bass fishing specifically, I used to just watch them catch the fish. Now it's like Bass Fishing 101. It's where I learn most of what I know. I still have a long way to go. Also, if you can, get a float tube or something like it. That is if you don't have a boat. You'll have a better chance of gettinf at them. I'll stop now. I just love fishing so much. Once I get started I can't stop.

sounds great, I'm sure I'll be deeply hooked before long, I'm looking at float tubes right now and possibly a Kayak. I'm slowly talking my wife into letting me get a boat, we may be falling into a little money so I'm looking at a bigger boat for the ocean. I might start out with a 18-20+ center console then when the kids get older get a bigger boat that they can go on and we can cruise over to Catalina for the weekends. Although I'm getting hooked on bass fishn, I still can't wait for the Sierra season. Take it easy.
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