Wow, it's pretty rare for somebody to do a bank-fishing episode. I guess, it's because they would catch fewer bass. Actually since we're on the subject. Do you guys catch more on a boat or on the bank in a typical outing.

I have a system for bank fishing.

I start with the rattle traps then move to the worms(trigged and senko) and then I usually hit up the one bait that never fails me..................my trusty chatterbait.

Nothing beats the feeling of walking to some out of reach pond and pulling in monster.

Lunkerville has several episodes featuring bank and shoreline fishing.

Lunkerville has several episodes featuring bank and shoreline fishing.

Do they have a website or would it be on youtube or something similar?

Click on the TV link.

http://www.lunkerville.com

I finally made an account just because of this thread.

I am a dad with two small boys in an area where the nearest lake is over an hour away. (It's not known for being a good fishing lake.) We do have access to a couple of small lakes/large ponds where I plan to take my boys fishing as they get older. Time out on the lake can be a great parenting tool, but being a young family we can't afford a boat right now so the oldest, a 4 year old, and I walk around the banks looking for fish. I really appreciate the bank specific advice and will be frequenting this thread in the future.

I still primarily fish from the bank, but I've been renting a kayak every few weeks (going out tomorrow in fact). If I eliminate the one spot that I know I can catch dink after dink from a kayak, I would say I catch more from the bank.

Maybe it's because I've broken down the bank spots after repeat visits, or that I'm more likely to try more different spots from a kayak...

PB from a canoe = 5.75#

PB from the bank = 4.25#

I finally made an account just because of this thread.

I am a dad with two small boys in an area where the nearest lake is over an hour away. (It's not known for being a good fishing lake.) We do have access to a couple of small lakes/large ponds where I plan to take my boys fishing as they get older. Time out on the lake can be a great parenting tool, but being a young family we can't afford a boat right now so the oldest, a 4 year old, and I walk around the banks looking for fish. I really appreciate the bank specific advice and will be frequenting this thread in the future.

 

Welcome the the forum Swordsman.

Do they have a website or would it be on youtube or something similar?

 

Click on the TV link.

http://www.lunkerville.com

 

They also have an youtube channel:

 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIrytI7nii5Zf5L2BJU17kw/feed

I finally made an account just because of this thread.

I am a dad with two small boys in an area where the nearest lake is over an hour away. (It's not known for being a good fishing lake.) We do have access to a couple of small lakes/large ponds where I plan to take my boys fishing as they get older. Time out on the lake can be a great parenting tool, but being a young family we can't afford a boat right now so the oldest, a 4 year old, and I walk around the banks looking for fish. I really appreciate the bank specific advice and will be frequenting this thread in the future.

I would use something that is sure to work no matter what lake and what part of the country you're in, soft plastics and stick bait type lures are bass catching machines! (especially for beginners and kids) Texas rigs, wacky rigs, weightless flukes, and shaky heads are great ways to rig up some plastics.  Colors should depend on water clarity, darker/black for muddy water and more natural for clearer water (Green Pumpkin, Watermelon seed), but try what you like. These are just bare bone tips that are sure to catch some fish.  Bass fishing is a science to some people. There is plenty to learn, read other articles and forum posts on here and you start to find out what to use for your particular area.  Welcome to the Forums, and have fun Fishing!

Just checking in to the thread after a few months of starting it and I'm glad that people are still actively posting on this topic to help new comers and bank beaters!  Keep up the good work and continue helping others that post for help and advice. 

Another thing that might help the shore crowd, is to check out your local fishing forum for your state or region. I went to Bassnj.com, and found a plethera of info on local lakes, and where to bank fish.

Caught 7 small ones from the bank today with this one being the bigest. Gotta love some golf course bassin!  

Another thing that might help the shore crowd, is to check out your local fishing forum for your state or region. I went to Bassnj.com, and found a plethera of info on local lakes, and where to bank fish.

This is good advice.

 

I get my fair share of messages asking me about saltwater fishing, I know my areas and species but I'm not as familiar with other parts of the country.  Checking a local forum is always a good idea, they have a better handle on the species that are running, type of equipment that works well, and places to go.

As if yesterday wasn't awesome enough I got this email today

Wow, that does make an awesome day.

Local boards are a good way to find new fishing places, but don't go up looking to get spoon fed spots.  A better tact would be to try to hook up with other locals for fishing trips.  Share some of yours, learn new spots...  Just going up to spot burn will get you tossed off a locals forum quick.  It's about building a network of local fishing friends, not getting easy info.

It is long overdue my friend.  I'm in the same boat as you.  With the exception that my parents still dictate my fishing times for the next year haha.  How's it feel to now be able to fish at will

I didn't get a chance to read all of the posts yet, so someone may have picked this out already but I thought it was funny that you said "in the same boat" while talking about bank fishing! No boats!

a bank fishing section would be cool. Not sure how 1 more section could hurt. I saw a person post a quote on here that i really liked, went something like " If you show me a good bank fisher, ill show you a great boat fisherman"  

Here in my part of western Washington there is almost no shore access. There's tons of lakes around here but all the shoreline is either private houses or full of thick brush and grasses. It's next to impossible trying to find a spot to stand and cast from. I've been spending my time lately browsing Google maps and making a list of some places to try and check out. Today I finally had a day off where it wasn't raining and I ran by four different lakes.

One of them was a private lake for neighborhood residents. One was so full of blackberry brambles and knee deep mud that it was impossible to get within 30 yards of the lake. Another had good shore access but was closed for fishing year round. Finally I found one spot on the last lake that looks like it could work! To get there I had to fight my way through a couple hundred yards of trees and stickerbushes but it was worth it!

It's a log that's stuck against the thick grass that makes up most of the shoreline. I almost didn't make it there because the lake didn't look promising from a distance but I slogged through the last 20 yards of muck and grass and stumbled right upon it. If I'd have been just a little bit further to either side I think I would have missed it. Here's a picture I took. It's pretty stable but I think I'm gonna leave my phone and backpack in the brush behind me just in case :-D

There are forums, I happen to be a member of one, that are geared towards the shore fisherman.  

Many people do protect their spots, I'm not one of them.  For the most part I'll direct people, especially out of towners, to where they may have a good chance of catching fish.  

Here in my part of western Washington there is almost no shore access. There's tons of lakes around here but all the shoreline is either private houses or full of thick brush and grasses. It's next to impossible trying to find a spot to stand and cast from. I've been spending my time lately browsing Google maps and making a list of some places to try and check out. Today I finally had a day off where it wasn't raining and I ran by four different lakes.

One of them was a private lake for neighborhood residents. One was so full of blackberry brambles and knee deep mud that it was impossible to get within 30 yards of the lake. Another had good shore access but was closed for fishing year round. Finally I found one spot on the last lake that looks like it could work! To get there I had to fight my way through a couple hundred yards of trees and stickerbushes but it was worth it!

It's a log that's stuck against the thick grass that makes up most of the shoreline. I almost didn't make it there because the lake didn't look promising from a distance but I slogged through the last 20 yards of muck and grass and stumbled right upon it. If I'd have been just a little bit further to either side I think I would have missed it. Here's a picture I took. It's pretty stable but I think I'm gonna leave my phone and backpack in the brush behind me just in case :-D

If you have any golf course's near by try them out the lakes are usally not very presured and there easy to get to.

A better tact would be to try to hook up with other locals for fishing trips.  Share some of yours, learn new spots...  Just going up to spot burn will get you tossed off a locals forum quick.  It's about building a network of local fishing friends, not getting easy info.

 

That´s a good advice.

There are forums, I happen to be a member of one, that are geared towards the shore fisherman.  

Many people do protect their spots, I'm not one of them.  For the most part I'll direct people, especially out of towners, to where they may have a good chance of catching fish.  

If you are saying that you will give away your secret honey-hole, then....CONGRATULATIONS, you have just become eligible for free mental-health counseling. 

I would use something that is sure to work no matter what lake and what part of the country you're in, soft plastics and stick bait type lures are bass catching machines! (especially for beginners and kids) Texas rigs, wacky rigs, weightless flukes, and shaky heads are great ways to rig up some plastics.  Colors should depend on water clarity, darker/black for muddy water and more natural for clearer water (Green Pumpkin, Watermelon seed), but try what you like. These are just bare bone tips that are sure to catch some fish.  Bass fishing is a science to some people. There is plenty to learn, read other articles and forum posts on here and you start to find out what to use for your particular area.  Welcome to the Forums, and have fun Fishing!

You must be talking about me