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Thanks for the replies guys. I am looking forward to it and trying out those areas. Any mores lakes or rivers? To add on to my list of places to check?

Hey everyone, I am new to the Richmond area, I am from the NoVA area and know the area well. But down down here, I haven't got a clue as where to go to fish around. Any places to check out and such? I don't have my boat on me since it's at my shop in NoVA. I am in the VCU area.

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I will look into clubs around the area, I think it would be easier to learn that way also. I have also started reading more into it such as magazines and browsing more in depth in the forums. So hopefully from what I have learned and the advice I have recieved from you guys I can have better knowledge of what to do and look for.

Bigfruits: thanks for the tips on the types of lures to try out. I will have to pick up some of them either today or this week. It is a help to start me out on what to use. I will need to learn how to rig them up and do the the stuff you suggested. Sam: thanks for the tips on where I should start, I have read most the articles on the main page of 'fishing articles' lots of information. The thing that confuses me is how to use each type of the baits and lures oh and the color choices for different types of waters. Gar-tracker: how do I go about finding out the different types of clubs or something around the area? The advice you guys have offered is helpful and thank you guys, I just feel like I have no clue to what I am doing when I do go out and try. So my question is what colors should I primarily stick with because here are many out there on the lures and baits. Like what color suggestions would I have to primarily stick to? Especially for the water around the area. I am thinking of getting a sit-on kayak soon to be able to go out to the lakes where my boat can not be unloaded at.

Hey all! I am new to bass fishing and I guess fishing in general. I have been out but only caught catfish in the potomic in my boat before. But I am trying to learn on how to catch bass. I am from the NoVa area, located in Manassas. I was wondering what kind of lures to use and some new techniques which might be able to help me out with the learning process. Any help would be really appreciated really as I am new to fishing so I know I have a lot to learn but some information might help me out. I been to fountainhead and rented one of them boats they got, bull run marina, and burke only. I go out on the potomic from Leesylvania on my boat but never have luck either. So any help please

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I was actually thinking of going to try FH also this evening with a friend of mine to see if anything happens. Maybe, we will be crossing paths or something at some point. Good luck!

I fish lake anna and most of the time though I go to Leesylvania State Park. My only luck there is catfish, any other ponds or lakes I could possibly go to that are around the NoVa area which the chances are pretty good or anything really? I live in Manassas

Yeah, I am just trying to keep it simple for now and something that will last me as I learn. Thanks for the tip though!

I don't mean to thread-jack the thread, but I have been following this thread since it started on the picking of his rod and reel. But what is the recommended size for a rod to be picked? Because on some websites that I have been to, they come in all different sizes. I am also looking into getting a new rod and reel, and been reading up on your suggestions to Chromedog which is going to help me out pick something. Btw Chromedog congrats on your new stuff =] hope you enjoy it!

Wow I totally did not see that one thanks!

Hello everyone, I have a question that I am rather confused about, as I was browsing around I saw that most of you use different rods and reels for different types of lures you will be using for different situations. Well my question is, what is the difference between the different types of equipment you use for the different situation. As well, I may have another question to just add it in here, I am new to Bass fishing and would like to learn and catch my first one (even if it is small) with the right equipment. I own a Zebco® Hawg Seeker Spinning Rod and Reel Combo (I can't post links yet since I am new, so if you can look it up on their website) I bought at BPS about two months ago. I use it for when I go to the local river to do some catfishing. I am sure I will have to probably get a new setup for Bass I am assuming? I just started fishing about three months ago, so any help on picking out a new setup would be helpful. Since that rod I use is heavy, I only will have a $170 budget. Is there anything good or at least decent I can get that most of you had used. I am going to check out the flea market but before I do I would like a few pointers to know what to look for. Well, I think that is all for now and thanks once again.

So far, from what I have browsed everyone seems to give help to those who ask for them. Friendly community, still doing research and reading the articles. Thanks for the welcome once again! =]

Welcome man! A local! Hopefully someday I will be running into you at some place around the area.