When I posted the question I was thinking about specific techniques and things of that nature.

 

But I have to say, some of the answers so far are pretty funny.

 

I posted this same question on my social media and got some interesting responses there too.

 

It just kind of makes me think about how to get better and help other people get better.

Fishing slow, patience, sometimes cofidence... I say confidence because some days I constantly wonder if I'm doing the best thing and sometimes I get caught up in running back and forth across the lake trying different things when I should just slow down and stick to one tatic...

Senkos...  I just hate to fish them, I will do nearly anything else before I finally submit. 

"Trying" new things in a tournament is also something I should avoid...  "Hmmm Double Carolina Rig seems reasonable to do now..."

Skipping

What is the single aspect that you struggle with the most in regards to bass fishing?

Mine would probably be fishing deep, clear water.

Not have enough money to just buy anything I want.

When I posted the question I was thinking about specific techniques and things of that nature.

 

But I have to say, some of the answers so far are pretty funny.

 

I posted this same question on my social media and got some interesting responses there too.

 

It just kind of makes me think about how to get better and help other people get better.

 

When I first saw this thread JT, I was sure you were going to say that your local Little League had started "Fall Ball"! 

Living 3000 miles from the nearest bass is a problem for me!

I'm in college right now, and money is definitely an issue. For example, I would love to get into swimbaits, but I can't justify the $300+ to buy a swimbait specific setup and then spend anywhere from $50 - $200 per lure. Right now I've got a Huddleston 68 and a mattlures ultimate gill, and that is all the swimbaits I can afford for a while. 

Patience

Not getting ticked off when idiotic lake associations turn very good fishing lakes into swimming pool by years overly aggressive weed spraying . 

This may seem surprising, but my main weakness is fishing for shallow largemouth. I'm just plain bad at it. I am much more comfortable with deep smallies.

Fishing shallow largemouths is difficult when everyone else is doing it too. I have got a lot better at it in the past five years. I simply fish differently than everyone else .

My biggest weakness is BOAT CONTROL, the most underrated skill in fishing, and one I struggle with. So much of my bass fishing up until now has been with my dad who co-owns a boat with me and he's the boss, so he runs the boat most of the time. It's only been lately since his health has been as issue that I've had more time up front, and I'm finding that it takes time for concentrating on precise techniques, and simultaneously maneuvering the boat to become second nature.

Using electronics to the fullest of their capabilities is another weakness of mine.

I feel as far as applying "techniques" go, once I locate the areas I'm looking for, is my strength. Perhaps an advantage of being in the back more and focusing solely on those types of things.

My biggest weakness is BOAT CONTROL, the most underrated skill in fishing, and one I struggle with. So much of my bass fishing up until now has been with my dad who co-owns a boat with me and he's the boss, so he runs the boat most of the time. It's only been lately since his health has been as issue that I've had more time up front, and I'm finding that it takes time for concentrating on precise techniques, and simultaneously maneuvering the boat to become second nature.

Using electronics to the fullest of their capabilities is another weakness of mine.

I feel as far as applying "techniques" go, once I locate the areas I'm looking for, is my strength. Perhaps an advantage of being in the back more and focusing solely on those types of things.

 

 

Don't worry. With more time up front soon that trolling motor will be another appendage operated with muscle memory. 

The things I have trouble with are fishing deep crankbaits, and I'm just starting to learn how to effedtively fish Texas Rigs. Time will tell if I can be successful with it! I'll tell you one thing though, the videos here on bass resource have really helped me turn what were once weaknesses into what are now strengths. Dropshotting for instance

My problem is that there are techniques I still haven't tried and classic lures I still haven't caught a fish on. 

Take a frog, for example, even though I've been throwing one since April. 

 

But the nice thing is, I have a solution: get right back out there and try it!

Same color each time? If yes switch it out 

 

Time is my issue, I have a boat and lots of equipment its just getting out to fish!

Fishing deep

X2

Finding the fish.

Distance, as in travel. My region went through 5 year severe drought and the fishing sucks unless you go 50 miles east.

Detecting bites on the fall.  I hear pros and other people saying that 90% of the time a fish will bite a jig/plastic/creature on the fall.  My detection rate is like 0%.

Detecting bites on the fall.  I hear pros and other people saying that 90% of the time a fish will bite a jig/plastic/creature on the fall.  My detection rate is like 0%.

Use a Zoom Lizard . Then if you have a question as to whether or not had a bite  ,  you can examine the bait for teeth marks. If a bass hit it , then will leave teeth marks that are easily seen on the smooth shiny surface of a Zoom Lizard and other such baits. You should start learning how a bite feels once you determine you had one .

I hate ragweed pollen! That, along with the heat, makes me stay indoors a lot.

I feel like I have no clue how to fish deeper than 20 feet and my results prove it.

Don't worry. With more time up front soon that trolling motor will be another appendage operated with muscle memory.

You are right. I know it's just a time on the motor thing, and to be fair, if most people saw me out fishing, they would have no idea I was having a problem at all. I'm not out there doing doughnuts and getting pushed into the bank. It's just a little internal thing where I have to give a smidge too much thought to what the muscles in my lower leg are doing at times, which takes away from my concentration.

Not hating the human that invented the Jet Ski ~

 

 

 

A-Jay

Love this--could not agree more!!!

Hind sight, I get off the water thinking I shoulda, coulda, woulda waaaayyyy too much!!

Decision making on the water at times, I think would improve my results. Don't get me wrong, I've gotten much better, just wish it was more second nature at times!!!