Went shore fishing at Ike Kinswa State Park small sandbar area. Not an experienced angler I used an 8ft rod with 15lb line and 10lb leader, swivel sinkers with Power eggs. My first cast hooked what looked like a muskie. (so much for the "fish of a thousand casts"). It was 11" so it was released. then we immediately hooked on to a 12" rainbow trout. We also lost what seemed to be a big one. The rest of the morning was quiet other than snagging on either rock or stumps.
Any suggestions as to how I can fish from shore and be more successful is welcome.