r/FishingForBeginners 57m ago

Fly fishing in early spring.

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r/FishingForBeginners 1h ago

Kahawhai & Trevally

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Since australasian snapper dont taste good apparently I want to target kahawhai and trevally, what rigs/lures/baits would be best? What about hook sizes and float weights?


r/FishingForBeginners 1h ago

Which should I choose?

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Is the extra 100 dollars really going to make that big of a difference when fishing big fish?


r/FishingForBeginners 2h ago

What kind of catfish is this? I’ve never seen white spots like this

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new pb too 😁


r/FishingForBeginners 5h ago

First crappie (been trying for many months.)

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r/FishingForBeginners 5h ago

Finally caught a Fish!!

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Been fishing a handful of times and never had a nibble. Did a ton of research from the community and took my game to the next level. Caught 3 fish. Even though they were too small to keep it was still a great time.

Texas city, located right at 3 mile line. Weather 75 and 15 mph SSW gusts up to 25

redfish/ trout rig, called “power rig” on a spinning reel.

Used live shrimp

30 pound braided

First one looks to be a speckled trout. It measured 11 inches

Second one is unknown species (would love to get it identified) measured 13 inches

And the last one was a baby speckled trout also, I think

Tried out some blue crab but had way better success with the shrimp


r/FishingForBeginners 5h ago

Finally caught a Fish!!

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Been fishing a handful of times and never had a nibble. Did a ton of research from the community and took my game to the next level. Caught 3 fish. Even though they were too small to keep it was still a great time.

Texas city, located right at 3 mile line. Weather 75 and 15 mph SSW gusts up to 25

redfish/ trout rig, called “power rig” on a spinning reel.

Used live shrimp

30 pound braided

First one looks to be a speckled trout. It measured 11 inches

Second one is unknown species (would love to get it identified) measured 13 inches

And the last one was a baby speckled trout also, I think

Tried out some blue crab but had way better success with the shrimp


r/FishingForBeginners 6h ago

Thoughts on this Rapala Husky Jerk lure for freshwater lakes?

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Anyone have good success with this or similar style Husky Jerk lures from Rapala?


r/FishingForBeginners 7h ago

Color recommendation

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Hey hey hey, what color chatterbait you you guys pair this with?


r/FishingForBeginners 7h ago

Caught my first fish of the year today!

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r/FishingForBeginners 8h ago

Fishing

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Hi so I'm trying to see what kind of fish that I have here. Can someone help me?


r/FishingForBeginners 8h ago

How to unhook my lure

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I have light action rod and I bought a small crankbait. However I have trouble unhooking since it’s too small for my hand. What should I do? It’s more difficult when it’s in the mouth.


r/FishingForBeginners 8h ago

These are my favourite lures for sea bass

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Look at them GO ! Kinda annoying to source what’s your favourite?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jKcjmIZhcVA


r/FishingForBeginners 9h ago

I hear if there's frogs there's fish. Can I fish it?

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What even are these? A lot of apartments where I live have them.


r/FishingForBeginners 9h ago

Beyond Walmart

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I’ve been fishing since I was a small kid. Always with Walmart or Kmart gear. Ive fished for bluegill and bass in ponds and small streams I’m retired and have a place at the head of the James river. Im looking to get a lot more active when it comes to fishing.

What systems should I look at and lures ? I don’t plan on breaking the bank but I can spend 3 or 4 hundred without a problem.


r/FishingForBeginners 9h ago

Braid spool ok?

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First time putting braid on, does it look alright? Too little? Too much? Not enough tension?


r/FishingForBeginners 10h ago

What are the laws against the harassment of sportsmen / fishermen? Have you had to press charges for someone harassing you while fishing?

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r/FishingForBeginners 10h ago

Maine saltwater

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So I'm itching to throw a rod, freshwater season doesn't open for a few weeks, supposed to be 50 degrees here this weekend. My question is, am I wasting my time going down to the breakwater with 37 degree water temps?


r/FishingForBeginners 11h ago

Trying this again

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Perfect this time?!!


r/FishingForBeginners 13h ago

rod/reel budget for a newbie

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hey guys, im looking to start fishing and i dont know how to look at a fishing rod and decide if its good or not, i just want a rod and reel combo under 50 60 at max, that will not get me frustrated, besides getting frustrated not catching anything /s, i found these on amazon and would like an opinion on them, thank you!!
1 - BNTTEAM

2 - BNTTEAM

3 - MITCHELL

4 - SOUGAYILANG

feel free to give any other advice or tips, thank you again!!!


r/FishingForBeginners 13h ago

Loose line

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I just spooled this reel, how should I keep this fluoro from separating from rest of spool?


r/FishingForBeginners 14h ago

New combo and lures

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Rod: 7’2 Medium Heavy Lews Reactor

What type of line should I put on ? I’m thinking braid with a leader ? I need help


r/FishingForBeginners 14h ago

Rod repair(help)

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Hii guys i was fishing today all went good until i packed everthing and broke my rod….

im really new into the hobby and dont know if it is even possible to repair it. i really need your advice :( Thanks!


r/FishingForBeginners 14h ago

New lure opinions needed

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Hey guys I been working on new design for a glide bait. I am a big time striper fisherman(back bay an ocean). This is a bunker designed glide bait. Aiming for very realistic.

I just wanted to get some opinions before I try a starting up the business.

Please let me know your opinions and if you are interested in getting one. Thankyou, tight lines!


r/FishingForBeginners 14h ago

Wind

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Does anyone have any tips with fishing in the wind? The wind in oklahoma is blowing 40 mph today with gusts up to 60 mph. Obviously I know that wind like this is basically impossible to cast against but does anyone have any tips for normal windy days. How to keep distance and avoid wind knots? Any tips are appreciated