New guy needs advice

[fishinpreacher]

I'm new to the CFF and boat fishing as a whole. Just got a boat and started fishing. I've been sucessful with bluegill, shellcrackers, and cats. Other than that, I've not had any luck. I'm clueless when it comes to catching bass and could really use some help when it comes to croppie. Any help would be appreciated.emoFish

 

[EricM]

You've come to the right place! Give us a little more info on where you like to launch or where you'd most like to fish, and I'll bet you'll get a lot of good info. Some folks would rather PM than post some things in the open, so watch your personal messages too. I'm not all that good with finding bass or crappie, but there are some fine fishermen here that can help you. Lots of us can help with catfish, too, if you're interested. Welcome to the forum!

 

[SpurHunter]

Hi Toby!

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I was the one at Smokey Mt Tackle yesterday. I am so glad you found the site and joined!</p>

I cant be of much help on the bass and such yet, but I am going with some REAL experts later this week. If I can learn anything new, I will get with you, and we will chase-um down!</p>

If your wanting to go after some BIG fish, the cats are numerous around here and a ton-o-fun!  </p>

Theres several guys that will put you on them if your interested. </p>

 

[Cathooker]

Welcome to the CFF.....there is a bunch of good folks on here that are willing to help. emoWelcome

 

[Kingfish]

Welcome aboard. emoSun You will get a lot of good fishing reports from reading the posts. If you put in at Wolftever try fishing for crappie around the tires used to break up waves at Wolftever Fishing Club. With a long pole you can also fish inside the tires. The way the tires are tied together leaves the middle open for fishing also.

 

[polo-dog]

It's great to have you on the forum FP. The crappies are deep as are the bigger bluegills and the bass can be caught shallow if you can find some grass otherwise most of them are deep also or at least near deep water. When I say deep that usually means 15-25 feet or deeper. Sometimes if you fish in the creeks you can fish shallower but the biggest fish and the biggest numbers tend to come from the main lake this time of the year. What kind of boat do you have? Do you have a depthfinder and a trolling motor? The fishing in the TN river is incredible almost every month of the year and you will really enjoy it here. It's great to see another fisher of men here on the forum. Many of us are very active in our Churches and are looking to glorify God with whatever we do, even with our fishing. My boat is going to the shop Monday but sometime in the future maybe we can hook up and get out there on the water to catch a few. Let me know if you have any specific questions about a certain fish as I tend to watch the forum closely and get out on the water frequently.

 

[ditchdoc666]

emoWelcome this is the place for all info ,welcome

 

[Fishin Fool]

Welcome aboard! I would suggest looking at old posts and getting your info there in addition to receiving help from the very generous people here. The past reports are a wealth of information.

 

[fishinpreacher]

Thanks for the welcome guys. In answer to your question, yes, I have a bass tracker. It's an older model with a 40 horse. It does the job. I do have a depth finder on the rear as well as a trolling motor. The guy we bought it from was strictly a cat man so the troll is rear mounted. I'd like to put it on the front so I can steer from the front fishing seat. If you want to hit the water while your boat is in the shop, send me a line. I'm the pastor at Greenwood Baptist, if you'd like you can just give me a call at the church.

 

[fisherpal2k]

  Welcome fishinpreacher. Glad to have you aboard.

 

[Fat Albert]

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 Nice to have another Baptist on the forum....FA</font>

 

[polo-dog]

Thanks FP. I may just give you a call one of these days. It would be great to meet you.

 

[SeqBass]

emoAngel Welcome fishinpreacher. emoAngel

 

[nimrod777]

Mmmmhmmm! I might just take you up on that boat offer, FP; Please check the "need a ride" forums for my new thread. Might be right up your alley, and actually help support that wild justification you've been trying to convince people and yourself of: I bought this boat for ministry purposes!

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[Gator]

Welcome Fishinpreacher. I know you'll find some great advice here.

 

[outcaster]

Welcome Preacher! I learned to fish for Bass from the back of the boat. Join a Bass Club as a non-boater, or fish a Walmart BFL event as a Co-Angler. During the 90's I had the pleasure of fishing with some great guys from the back of the boat. You will learn a lot. During my time as a back seat angler I fished with some of the anglers that are now stars on the pro tours. Steve Daniels, Andy Morgan, and George Cochran, to name drop a few. A few Pro's can be jerks, but the vast majority are helpful and eager to share knowledge and even their tackle box. Three bass fishing rules to remember: Some bass are always shallow, A bass will always eat a 4inch plastic worm, Never leave fish to find fish.

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