FDRB3 Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 It’s been awhile since I’ve posted on here, and I’m going to try and do better with that but I need some advice from you old heads that have been in my situation. For the last 3 years I’ve been fishing pretty seriously (3-4 times a week minimum) up until last year. My boat motor laid down on me twice in 8 months and I’ve decided to save up and get something more reliable. I also had to get a vehicle and I’m currently in the process of buying a house, so those are my priorities. I’m budgeting myself a boat in by early next year though. I still do my best to fish but it’s mainly from the dock or bank. I have a different work schedule than anyone I could fish with seeing as I work 8-8 every weekend though. My question is, how do I stay sharp on my techniques and confidence without being able to go out and fish as I normally would? I’m a firm believer in putting in time on the water, and I’ve taught myself about everything I know when it comes to fishing, so not being out their and grinding it out has taken its toll on me, confidence wise. And tips or suggestions on how I can build myself back up some? Or how I can reassure myself I can still catch a fish? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHTN Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 Being a long haul truck driver, it makes it hard for me to practice as well, and it definitely hurts being off the water. Have you thought about an entry level kayak? Something that wouldn’t hurt your budget, but allow you to get out there. It’s certainly no substitute for a proper bass boat, but much better than bank fishing, plus it does allow you to fish otherwise inaccessible water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDRB3 Posted May 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 I have thought about kayak fishing, but I’ve not had the best luck when fishing with buddies that let me use them. I’m a power fisherman through and through, so I found out pretty quickly 7’11” cranking and swimbait rods don’t mix well with yaks. I do have a pontoon I can use, but no livewell, no trolling motor, and no electronics. I sometimes feel as though fishing from it causes me to lose confidence in things that are usually my go too baits and techniques. It’s hard to hit the angles I want when I’ve got to crank up the motor and back up again then go back up to the front and cast, then drift off course halfway through my retrieve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHTN Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 Yeah, kayaks can be a pain when you wanna cover a lot of water quickly. Some are stable enough for you to stand, though. What about a Tracker Topper Jon boat? They’re pretty cheap, and you can put a trolling motor on one for peanuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peck Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 I've always done better river and pond fishing from the bank rather than on a lake. Small ponds are always a good confidence booster for me, if you can find one to fish that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzebackhuntr Posted May 5, 2020 Report Share Posted May 5, 2020 3 words since I know you’re around Bristol. STEELE CREEK PARK!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brwnbass Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 On 5/5/2020 at 12:55 PM, bronzebackhuntr said: 3 words since I know you’re around Bristol. STEELE CREEK PARK!! Yep, place is full of bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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