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Im surprised no one has mentioned plunking, especially for the winter.
When it's cold and you dont feel like doin' a lot of casting, just plunk!
Here's how you rig with a spreader-- 15 lb main line, goes to a spreader with the strongest knot you know. 3.5 ft Leader-12 lb line with a spin n glow, 2 6mm beads, and a size 2 or 1 hook. Toss on some eggs or shrimp.
For the dropper end, enough weight to hold the whole rig down. 6 oz is enough for most rivers. Don't cast too far, fish hold near the bank during winter
x2This may not be much, as I am a newbie myself, only been fishing for a few months, but this is what i have learnt so far..
1- Spend as much time as possible getting to know the water that you will be fishing.
1a - Google maps is excellent for scouting access.
1b - Getting to know the water involves knowing all the regulations. Can you use bait? etc.
2- Read as many of the archived posts as you can. Search through them and read the hidden hints and tips.
3- Keep it simple. You are starting out, practicing. If you bring 3 rods and setups to the river, you will find yourself swapping between them.
4- Patience. You arent going to catch a fish every time you go out, and sometimes its the wrong fish!! Dont give up and enjoy the beauty.
5- Practice. You already know this one.
Good luck.. lets see some pics when you reel them in
Well said.Geezer Huh? OK, I am an old guy, but if I don't feel like standing in the cold water and walking a lot, at least I can be fishing if I plunk. Go with a friend and have some good converation while you sit there and get older. Good luck what ever you do, Qwa (The Geezer) Paw