Hello gang Im 57 and live in Ohio right on the Ohio river ... Im going to ask 3 questions ... I know you have heard these all before and Im sorry for the repeat but I could use some help #1 magazines to help me learn how to fish 3 or 4 will do #2 Im not saying money is no object but I will be able to buy a good boat ... It will be my first boat so should I buy new or used and what brand would you recommend #3 ... If you could pick any state to fish and learn to fish what state and area would you choose ... And why ... Thanks guys

1. Start here and watch Glenn’s video’s and read the sites articles. The isn’t any product brand  articles, just helpful information.

2. Take a look in the boating forum some good advice on buying bass boats.

3. Depends on the type of lakes you plan fish the majority of the time and Aluminum or glass boat.

4. Not that familiar with Ohio bass lakes to give good advice. Lake Erie for Small outh, Ohio River and Seneca lake.

Welcome to bass fishing and the BR site.

Tom

 

No need for magazines anymore with the ability to get all the same information in an instant online. There's lots of good channels on Youtube to learn from. Glenn has lots of great videos to help everyone from beginners to lifelong anglers on the Bassresource channel.

 

If you can swing it, new is the way to go on a boat IMO. What boat fits you is going to depend a lot on your needs and wants though.

 

I don't know what the best state for bass fishing is, but I can tell you it's not Ohio. If I was going to pick a state, I'd probably pick somewhere like Oklahoma, Arkansas, or Tennessee. I'd want to be in a place I could catch big largemouth and smallmouth and also have an abundance of other species available.

This site has a ton of experienced anglers on it. I have been fishing all my life but learned a lot already between the great articles, the comments and advice of posters. As far as a boat, I would get the best, dependable one you can comfortably afford. Fishing is no fun if you're broke down on the water all the time! That being said,  you will need to decide what types of waters you are going to fish. I can not emphasize this point enough.... Don't get discouraged! Fishing is like everything else, you get better with practice and knowledge.

First welcome aboard Bob. All the above answers are right on the money. Take your time and enjoy the process. Do some research on the size of the lakes or rivers your planning on fishing. That will give you a good starting point as to what boat will fit your needs. Best states to fish in is opinion. Bluebasser name some good ones. Also Texas and Florida. Good luck on your quest.

 

 

I would spend more time on this site and the Youtube channel than I would with magazines. Glenn's videos are usually short and to the point and he covers all sorts of various technique and structure there is

 

As for the boat, buy what you can afford. Budget in potentially pricey repairs, new or used. And you're fishing on smaller water bodies, you may want to go with an aluminum boat instead of a much more expensive fiberglass boat as well.

 

As for a state to fish, I'm not sure what Ohio has for bass fishing, but north of you is Lake Erie. Michican, Minnesota and Wisconsin would be up there at least when it's not frozen. Texas, Florida and California would also have to be on the list for large fish. Tennessee isn't so far south they don't have smallies and has some amazing lakes. And of course my fishing grounds, Vermont has a lot of quiet lakes to fish on. Too hard to choose just one.

Welcome!

 

1. I am not sure of a lot of good magazines, but there are a lot of great Youtube channels out there to help with things as previously mentioned. A lot of the pro anglers now have their own channels as well. 

 

2. I like Triton boats personally, but I think it is preference on your style, layout, and what type of fishing you will do. Are you taking someone out with you all the time? If you are going to be solo, do you need a 21, or just a 19? Are you going to be on rough water a lot? Those are the questions I would start figuring out, especially if you are thinking new, or have a healthy boat budget. Also what do you need/ want on the boat. Graphs etc. I also would think about is this going to be your last boat? Your boating experience may come in to play here as well. 

 

3. I think it is safe to say some of the best overall bass fishing comes from; Texas, Alabama, Florida. I am sure there are more, but those seem to be the places that are very popular, and house some hammers. 

 

as others have said youtube videos and here on bass resource is a wealth of information. get you a good newer used aluminum bass boat. north texas would be a good spot then you can fish all over texas plus Oklahoma and arkansas and more

The Ohio river is very tough fishing but a good challenge - there are backwaters for largemouth and different structures in main river for smallmouth and largemouth.

Get proficient fishing there and you'll do good anywhere.