Pensacola Fishing Forum - View Single Post - Some general questions (what am I doing wrong)

PaleRed · 08-22-2008, 08:41 AM

its all location. Some areas are great at certain times of the year, but the fish move for a variety of reasons, mainly for food, water temp. and the flow of water. Food being the main reason they because they follow the bait which is moved by the other factors.

You are at a disadvantage starting out because everything is new to you, but next year you will know where you caught fish,and the time of the year you caught fish at those areas.Next year you can target those areas and the learning cycle continues. Just remember that not catching fish is sometimes just as important and as much a learning experience as catching fish.

Like some of the others said, keep reading these reports, mark down the areas where/when fish were caught and the tactics used to catch them. If possible go fishing with an angler that you have seen actually catches fish fairly consistently. Most of the time anglers are more than willing to teach beginners that are willing to learn. Good luck, and post your reports even if they are not exciting, maybe you can get some tips on what you are doing.

08-22-2008, 08:41 AM	#10
PaleRed Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Destin Posts: 444	RE: Some general questions (what am I doing wrong) its all location. Some areas are great at certain times of the year, but the fish move for a variety of reasons, mainly for food, water temp. and the flow of water. Food being the main reason they because they follow the bait which is moved by the other factors. You are at a disadvantage starting out because everything is new to you, but next year you will know where you caught fish,and the time of the year you caught fish at those areas.Next year you can target those areas and the learning cycle continues. Just remember that not catching fish is sometimes just as important and as much a learning experience as catching fish. Like some of the others said, keep reading these reports, mark down the areas where/when fish were caught and the tactics used to catch them. If possible go fishing with an angler that you have seen actually catches fish fairly consistently. Most of the time anglers are more than willing to teach beginners that are willing to learn. Good luck, and post your reports even if they are not exciting, maybe you can get some tips on what you are doing.