Going to a local river this weekend, and hopefully I will get it! I've been out 5 times in my kayak so far and haven't really focused on fishing. I've never fished a river before so it'll be a good challenge. Any tips would be greatly appreciated for fishing a slow muddy river. It will be the Trinity River in Fort Worth, TX. 

Go with some proven lures; spinnerbaits and dark-colored soft plastics are what I would start with. Try to understand how to the fish relate to cover in regard the current. That's important to remember with rivers/creek. Oh, and topwater action can get good as well.

  If you are starting out bass fishing I would say start with lures that are the most effective that is soft plastic worms/lizards/stick baits.  I would throw Texas rigged Yum-dingers, Texas rigged lizards and Texas rigged Berkley Power worms.  

YOURE not alone. its been 9 months since i have kissed my first fish, one day its 50 and windy,the next 40 and sleet,the next 70 and tstorms althe while being landlocked into a wheelchair, we need sane weather with a routine first b4 we All can get our lmbs on. dont ya agree?i gotta ghetto out of this area and my apartment while im still alive and more sane than others.being too bold makes one old fast. ive been there. now im old and slow. but spring needs to climatize in order for a routine outing occurs. thats my one centz.too much and need more of  a happy camper lmb.

Try to find pools or somewhere in a bend where there is no current, lmb are lazy if they can stay out of the current they will. If you're fishing muddy water try chartreuse, white, colors to start if nothing hits then go more natural (green pumpkin never fails). For this time of year lipless cranks, spinnerbaits, and jigs will be some of your best options. Good Luck!