SlappinTheBass

I might even go out on a limb and say we will see a steady increase in fishing in the next few years. I'm 24, and I just started fishing this summer. I went out about 5 times with my Daiwa Samurai ($15) and caught nothing, but I was still hooked. Why did I start? I just started working a full-time job, and I needed a break from the office. I needed a break from electronics. I originally thought fishing was something you cast, sit down and crack a beer/book, but after my first fish, I realized how exciting it is. Generation Y and Z, there's a phenomenon called the hipster generation. This may sound like slang, but it's actually a deeply rooted post-modern influence we obtained by living off the affluence of our hardworking Gen X parents. We want to value things that have meaning or history. Living vicariously through something created by blue-collared workers. We're starting to value cafe racers, double edged shavers, and restored book shelves. We're suddenly all Emersonian and value the grit freedom of nature. All this to say, I think fishing will soon catch on with this generation as a hobby. What helped me? A local pastor volunteered to teach me how to fish a senko. First cast, first fish. He gave me a bag of senkos and gammy hooks. It might be the most life altering gift I've ever received. I don't fish senkos too often, I've been learning how to fish a jig, obviously stealing ever tip I can from this forum. A member here even met up with me and taught me how to cast a BC without bird nesting. To all the experienced anglers, reach out to that kid untangling his spool. We will most-likely cling onto every piece of advice you give.

BPS shroom head jigs if you ned rig, i like them a bit better than the zman's because you can pick the hook size

x2 on the crystal flash spinner bait; but, I wonder how it'll perform like a metal blade..

Hey guys, Brand new to the forum, and brand new to bass fishing. I'm not sure where I caught the bug, but I am determined to catch a bass. Once I sink my teeth into something, I become pretty obsessed. For some reason, it's bass fishing. I'm hoping you guys will be a great resource for me to get started. I'm located on the great University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. I've already read from this forum there's a great community out here! Excited to learn and get started.