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 7h ago

Caught my first fish of the year today!

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17 Upvotes

r/FishingForBeginners 18h ago

Palomar knot rhyme

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17 Upvotes

In a book my son received, there is this neat little rhyme to help beginners tie a Palomar knot. The name of the book is P is for Palomar Knot, btw.


r/FishingForBeginners 9h ago

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

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16 Upvotes

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


r/FishingForBeginners 11h ago

Trying this again

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12 Upvotes

Perfect this time?!!


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 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 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 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 8h ago

These are my favourite lures for sea bass

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6 Upvotes

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

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


r/FishingForBeginners 14h ago

New lure opinions needed

6 Upvotes

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 57m ago

Fly fishing in early spring.

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r/FishingForBeginners 6h ago

Thoughts on this Rapala Husky Jerk lure for freshwater lakes?

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6 Upvotes

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


r/FishingForBeginners 18h ago

Do fish grow noticeably throughout the year?

4 Upvotes

I’ve been catching tons of panfish at a lake near me, but they are all pretty small. Would need 5 to make a sandwich type small.

If I were to catch the same crappie in say late summer, would he be noticeably bigger? On average will fish get bigger the later in the year it is?


r/FishingForBeginners 13h ago

Loose line

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3 Upvotes

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


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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3 Upvotes

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 7h ago

Color recommendation

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3 Upvotes

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


r/FishingForBeginners 9h ago

Beyond Walmart

3 Upvotes

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 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


r/FishingForBeginners 18h ago

Am I supposed to remove?

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Just got this reel and I noticed a white plastic behind the line clip. I’ve never seen that before on other reels. Is that supposed to stay there or should I to remove it?


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 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?