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ElevenBravo
10-12-2012, 06:12 PM
My first ever fishing licenses: $23. I didnt have the extra money for trout so Ill be heading to Carvins Cove, they just stocked Roanoke River from what I am told.

115 yds of 8lb line put on my acquired shorty pole: $3.25

Beginner tackle: Jig heads, jigs, some swivels, bobbers, split shot & a stringer $9

Small spoons, pair $4

Mimic Minnows, small, pair $4



Since I only have one pole, me and the daughter will have to share, but hey... getting started on a budget is cool!

Been reading "Fishing For Dummies", its a really really good book... watching some Youtube videos, now I need some time under my belt and a lot more knowledge and Ill be good!!


Ill take the camera in case I actually get anything!!

Andrew

Rick
10-12-2012, 06:53 PM
Good for you!! Two things you need to know. 1. How to tie the correct knot. The wrong knot can cut the line when weight is applied. I use an improved clinch but there are scads of knots out there. Just googlefu "fishing knots".

You also want to know how to remove a hook from yourself....just in case.

http://www.netknots.com/fishing_knots/hook-removal-string-yank/

Good luck and pics or it didn't happen!!!!!

crashdive123
10-12-2012, 07:35 PM
Good luck and have fun.

Stiffy
10-12-2012, 08:09 PM
Just remember, fish aren't stupid. Try to sneak up on them.

hunter63
10-12-2012, 08:11 PM
You will do fine...seems like the new guys just kill them, often showing up the old salts...
Have fun........

Sarge47
10-12-2012, 09:52 PM
Congrats! Just starting out you're going to find how addictive the sport can be! I saw a T-shirt awhile back that read "Just got a new fishing pole for my wife...best trade I ever made!" One rule, ya gotta have fun! :thumbup:

pete lynch
10-13-2012, 05:45 AM
Good for you!! Two things you need to know. 1. How to tie the correct knot. The wrong knot can cut the line when weight is applied. I use an improved clinch but there are scads of knots out there. Just googlefu "fishing knots".

You also want to know how to remove a hook from yourself....just in case.

http://www.netknots.com/fishing_knots/hook-removal-string-yank/


Good luck and pics or it didn't happen!!!!!

I like to use the Palomar knot (http://www.netknots.com/fishing_knots/palomar-knot/)

jfeatherjohn
10-13-2012, 12:23 PM
Remember that we don't call it "catching" for a reason.
There is something special about just getting ready to go...always.

ElevenBravo
10-13-2012, 12:37 PM
Update: Getting ready to go to the Cove. Daughter is in the shower... finally.

http://www.westernvawater.org/85256a8d0062af37/vwContentByKey/N2626JP3953PLESEN

I found a Shakespear reel that I bought for a slingshot/reel project (to put up a HAM antenna) that flopped, so I ran by Sportsmans Warehouse to see if they had a dirt cheap rod I could put it on.

Ended up getting a Shakespear push button rod/reel combo for $15 (which I didnt plan on spending but you cant take it with you). Its the pink "Lady Fish" setup for breast cancer awareness, which she mentioned a few weeks ago that she wanted anyway... so daddy is super daddy for a day! HA HA!

Im still less than $80 into this so its two people fishing on the cheap... STILL!

I got the camcorder and camera... wish me luck!

Andrew

1stimestar
10-13-2012, 01:01 PM
Good luck and have a great day with your daughter!

Cast-Iron
10-13-2012, 02:22 PM
Good luck with that 11B! Time with your child(ren) is the best investment you'll ever make. (Ditto on the pics)

ElevenBravo
10-13-2012, 07:35 PM
They came and took all the fish in the night, cause there wasnt any when we went...

J/K, we did see 1 jump out the water, and a few crappies (I think...) near the dock, but didnt get any fish.
She wants to go back tomorrow and try again...

Carvins Cove
http://dieselwarrior.com/fishing/CarvinsCoveFishing-OCT-2.jpg

http://dieselwarrior.com/fishing/CarvinsCoveFishing-OCT-4.jpg

http://dieselwarrior.com/fishing/CarvinsCoveFishing-OCT-5.jpg

Girl has got a *mean* cast on her, did great!
http://dieselwarrior.com/fishing/CarvinsCoveFishing-OCT-7.jpg

http://dieselwarrior.com/fishing/CarvinsCoveFishing-OCT-6.jpg

http://dieselwarrior.com/fishing/CarvinsCoveFishing-OCT-9.jpg

http://dieselwarrior.com/fishing/CarvinsCoveFishing-OCT-10.jpg

http://dieselwarrior.com/fishing/CarvinsCoveFishing-OCT-11.jpg

My fat *** with a shorty kid's pole (going to fix that soon... Both fat *** and short pole)
http://dieselwarrior.com/fishing/CarvinsCoveFishing-OCT-16.jpg

http://dieselwarrior.com/fishing/CarvinsCoveFishing-OCT-18.jpg

Wife, just home from hospital... getting better, but not 100% yet...
http://dieselwarrior.com/fishing/CarvinsCoveFishing-OCT-1.jpg

http://dieselwarrior.com/fishing/CarvinsCoveFishing-OCT-23.jpg

Maybe they will put the fish back before I go again...

I cant stand that short pole, after casting the long one... I realize I really need to upgrade. Even a $20 beginner will be
better than the shorty. All in all, didnt catch anything but weeds, and I caught the dock twice... but had a good time!

Andrew

ElevenBravo
10-13-2012, 07:39 PM
PS: Can you find my XD? :D DeSantis Scorpion rules!

ElevenBravo
10-13-2012, 08:23 PM
BTW, going to try the "fishfinder rig" (sinker bottom, hook side) when I go back, from the reviews Ive got faith from all the positive reviews that the Mimic Minnow *will* work. Learning and playing is fun... not catching fish is depressing. But I know, as soon as I reel one it Im gonna dance like a little girl.

Andrew

Sarge47
10-13-2012, 09:44 PM
Nice Lake! Great pics Andrew! Wish I was there! :fishface: (sorry, but this was the only Smiley with a fish on it that I could find!) Go Zebco 33 for a nice beginner combo! Sop around and you can find them for about 20 bucks! :cool2:

ElevenBravo
10-14-2012, 10:06 PM
Scored a full size pole & reel (Shakespear) from Wally for $15, got a pair of small bug like lures, some heavier sinkers and some nice bobbers too... Looking forward to my next trip....

Having just stocked the Roanoke River.... how much longer must I wait before I can fish there without my Trout stamp??

Andrew

Sarge47
10-14-2012, 10:24 PM
Scored a full size pole & reel (Shakespear) from Wally for $15, got a pair of small bug like lures, some heavier sinkers and some nice bobbers too... Looking forward to my next trip....

Having just stocked the Roanoke River.... how much longer must I wait before I can fish there without my Trout stamp??

AndrewDon't know about where you live, but here in Illinois you can fish without a trout stamp, but if you catch a trout you just have to release it right away back into the water. :cool2:

ElevenBravo
10-14-2012, 10:38 PM
For Virginia, you need a trout endorsement to fish in waters that are stocked. I think its year round from what Im reading on DGIF site. Once I get another $23 Ill get the stamp. I love the taste of Trout anyway...

intothenew
10-15-2012, 07:48 AM
It's great to see you out with the family. Do you have any access to a small farm pond? Bluegill are feisty, almost always hungry, and a bit easier to fool than your average bear. That would make for a bit more satisfaction to start, if you can get access to one.

tipacanoe
10-15-2012, 08:02 PM
Any chance you can get to the bottom of the dock and fish around the pillings? If there is any depth to the water around them, I would think you may do better than just casting off the end of the dock