new at bass fishing

[ChrisB]

ChrisB: when you fished at enatia, were you fishing on the smaller dock and casting toward I-90? cause it seems like that area is really rocky and it drops off after a few meters and its somewhat close to structure. so far, ive only caught a hand full of trout there, which is disappointing cause trout don't give the kind of fight that im looking for.

Sorry for the super late reply. Guess I never found my way back to this post. I caught my fish off like the cemented area, where the railing is I think. To the right of the main dock. I was just casting out a dropshot out as far as I could and working it back. You'll get hung up, which comes natural to shore fishing, but keep at it. Also, fish under the bridge. The bass boats do believe me. You are somewhat of at an advantage fishing from shore because you don't have all the waves beating you up, you can concentrate on watching your line 100% of the time, unless of course a boat full of BABES drives by. Fish the farthest right as you can, there is either a drop or a weedline there that should produce. If I was to fish Enatia, I'd be there for hours, its enough water that you can get some bites. Keep us posted.

[platinumroof]

Well, Howard-

I don't claim to be a pro bass fisherman or anything. But, I have an idea on how to fish. Now, Biskt1sngrav is right, a boat or float tube is a "must" in my opinion. The more access you have, the more you increase your chances of landing fish"!

But, if you are fishing from shore for Bass: Try looking for structure (tough from shore, with no depth finder or being able to see below surface), deep drop offs, rocky structure, sand flats, pilings, etc..docks are a plus on lk washington as well

For lures/rigs: try drop shotting (just google and you will see pics/articles on how to set up), crank baits (my personal crank bait choice is perch-Rapala brand), plastics (senko, grubs, & craws), I like spinnerbaits as well.

Also, try locating perch or bait fish and the bass should not be too far off from them.

But, I have fished from shore majority of my life, and just recently purchased a pontoon from costco and 1st outing I got a large mth. Fishing from a boat or some sort of small craft is like probability. Example, if you ask out 100 women on a date, the chances of you having success is a much greater than asking out only 50, ya dig! That's my theory.

So I reccomend purchasing a float tube or pontoon and hit some of the smaller lakes around your area!

Good advice. You really open up a lot of the lake from even the smallest boat or tube.
I heard BB asked out over 1400 women before he found one who was kind enough to give him a chance.

[BassinBomber]

Well, Howard-

I don't claim to be a pro bass fisherman or anything. But, I have an idea on how to fish. Now, Biskt1sngrav is right, a boat or float tube is a "must" in my opinion. The more access you have, the more you increase your chances of landing fish"!

But, if you are fishing from shore for Bass: Try looking for structure (tough from shore, with no depth finder or being able to see below surface), deep drop offs, rocky structure, sand flats, pilings, etc..docks are a plus on lk washington as well

For lures/rigs: try drop shotting (just google and you will see pics/articles on how to set up), crank baits (my personal crank bait choice is perch-Rapala brand), plastics (senko, grubs, & craws), I like spinnerbaits as well.

Also, try locating perch or bait fish and the bass should not be too far off from them.

But, I have fished from shore majority of my life, and just recently purchased a pontoon from costco and 1st outing I got a large mth. Fishing from a boat or some sort of small craft is like probability. Example, if you ask out 100 women on a date, the chances of you having success is a much greater than asking out only 50, ya dig! That's my theory.

So I reccomend purchasing a float tube or pontoon and hit some of the smaller lakes around your area!

Good advice. You really open up a lot of the lake from even the smallest boat or tube.
I heard BB asked out over 1400 women before he found one who was kind enough to give him a chance.

Who are you and why is my name on the end of your fingertips? HaHa!

BB