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I had an awesome day today. Took off work a little early seeing as it was crazy nice outside, and I hit a nearby pond with my kids. We caught 10+ in a couple hours, including a beautiful 5 pounder. A great time was had by all.

A little over a mile around. It's more of a big pond than it is a lake, but that's what they decided to call it:)

Thanks everyone for your responses, that helps a lot. @roadwarrior Thanks! There's some great advice in there. I ordered some Senkos & the right hooks, and I'll start working on those when they come in. @WdyCrankbait Hey, neighbor -- I'm glad to hear it's not just me who has trouble pulling fish from those spots:) As for the river -- I've thought about it, but don't know where to park aside from Pony Pasture / Belle Isle. Any suggestions? @Sam Good tips. I'll pick up the fishing booklet and try to find some new spots. I agree Lake Rooty is a little big, but my office building is right on it, and I enjoy going out there at lunch. 1 of my 3 bass came from there -- hah. @RedneckSteve I got sucked into fishing while camping in the fall, and I've been looking forward to the spring like mad:)

I started fishing in the fall. I live in Midlothian, VA and I don't have a boat, so I pretty much stick to bank fishing a few ponds in the area (mostly Lake Rooty, the pond by Charter Colony, and the pond across the street from NAPA). I've learned how to cast pretty accurately, and I've developed a decent sense of feel (I think), but beyond that, I have no idea what I'm doing. I've probably spent 100 hours fishing, and have caught 3 fish -- not a great ratio:) Basically, I'm feeling overwhelmed -- I never have any idea if I'm fishing in the right place with the right thing, and I can't wait to get to the point where I can at least make an educated guess. Now that the temperatures are rising again, I'm hoping that you can give me some general advice so that I can give myself a decent chance this season. I know there's no magic bullet (there never is), but I'm hoping to at least learn how to not put myself at a disadvantage when I go out;) What clues you into where fish might be in a pond? Are there any particular lures / methods you'd recommend for this type of fishing? Any advice/tips would be most appreciated. Kevin