inwbassangler02

The only casting setup I have is a Pflueger Supreme XT on a Medium heavy 7’ Shimano crucial. My spinning setup is an Okuma Trio with a 6’6 medium action Ugly Stik elite. That’s all I can currently afford, but I’m saving for more. Natural lakes (at least in my area) are small and lack an abundance of structure, points, and steep drop offs which is making my summer fishing difficult. There is a lot of thick weeds, pads, and other vegetation.

I am 17 years old and I live in eastern WA where we have tons of smaller natural lakes. I’ve only been bass fishing for a couple of years. I fish out of a Canoe with a trolling motor and a Garmin Striker 4. Last fall, spring, and this summer I have been struggling hard to catch fish (both in quantity and in quality.) I only have confidence in a wacky rig Senko and a KVD dream shot drop shot. They work, but I’m tired of finesse fishing and I’ve been struggling with both lately to begin with. I’ve tried looking through tips online, but I honestly cannot find ANYTHING that works. I am frustrated and I need tips and advice from people who are more knowledgeable than I am. (Baits, where/how to find fish, etc.)