Brent

I believe it is a part of the issue. So from the comments to help me improve i need to: 1. Learn more about where fish are holding and be able to see where they should be based on behaviors and habitat . 2. My tackle at this point isn't going to be the deciding factor for consistency. 3. Do what works such as texas rig but try new things but mainly fish what i know catches fish. 4. Fish in places where i know there is fish vs new places that may not have fish.

Hi, I live in Mandeville Louisiana and it is approaching winter and now is the time to reflect. I am writing this post to help me use the right lures with the correct equipment that i have. I am writing this on the fact of when i go fishing even in spring during spawn i don't seem to catch many fish say *** from the bank. I am hoping you guys can make some suggestions on what i'm doing incorrectly. I have only been fishing for about 1 1/2 years. I have really only caught fish using the Texas rig using a creature bait and they were all under 2 pounds. I mostly pond fish around town even though we have a lake 4 miles from my house but its brackish water. Thanks hope this is in the right forum. 1. Setup 1 is a abu garcia black max3 on cabela's pro guide heavy med with 15lbs flouro. (This was my first bait caster and i love it) https://www.cabelas.com/product/ABU-GARCIA-BLACKMAX-PRO-GUIDE-CASTING-COMBO/2218039.uts 2. Setup 2 is a Piscifun torrent on a shimano med rod with 50lbs power pro braid. (great reel performed awesome so far) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07149KWVR/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002FWW3W4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 3. Setup 3 is a Spinning reel on a Berkeley med light lightning rod with 12lbs mono. Currently i use them in this configuration for lures: setup 1 anything bottom jigs texas rig Carolina rig or spinner baits. setup 2 i use for top water such as a whopper plopper, spook or buzzbaits. setup 3 i use.... not sure yet i had it and put it into the jeep to use for something once i figure that part out. The question is what is each setups best use such as what lure to cast on each or if i should move some things around? (Really any advise would be great)