Fishing Reports

[MichaelAngelo]

And I'll add one more thing that I think is really important.

A lot of people will tell me that they have nothing to add to the discussion. Well, I can promise you that if you don't have answers, you'll have questions. There's nothing wrong with asking good, detailed, specific questions. Then, down the road, you will have the answers .

If it's not written, don't assume anything. Ask questions.

For example, you could read a post about someone catching largemouth bass on a plastic worm. So you decide to give it a try. Problem is, how were they doing it? What was the size of the hook relative to the length of the worm? How'd they get the worm on the hook? Through the nose? Through the middle? Where'd the put the worm? Under lillypads? Did they just cast it in the middle of the lake and let it sit? How'd they work the bait? Lift and pause? Steady retreive? How did they cast it... a plastic worm weighs almost nothing! Did they add split shots? Did they use a weighted hook?

The questions you can ask are endless. And the answers will add the details you need in your repertoire to catch fish. Sometimes, as Muskeibait has taught me, it's all in the details. These details have no chance of showing themselves unless specific questions are asked.

Also, keep in mind that the reasoning behind the answers to the questions above is just as important as the answers. For example, why would a weighted hook be used in place of split shots or sliding sinker? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this method and when/where is it best applied? When would you choose a sliding sinker over a weighted hook?

Make no assumptions, ask questions (almost to the point of annoyance), and you'll learn A LOT in a very short period of time online in the fishing forum world.

Hope this helps.