Newbie needing help
 

Hey guys I am very new to the saltwater fishing scene. I have no desire to know your secret hotpot I just need to know the basics of getting started. I am looking to catch Specks and reds. I need to know what type of lures to use and how to present them. I do need to know general area to fish. I will be fishing big lake mostly for reds and specks.

I got into an area yesterday that had fish striking the surface and chasing bait but I could get them to bite. I saw several red including a couple that were in the 25-30 inch class. Again I couldn't buy a bite.

Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I have limited time I can devote to fishing the area I live more than a hour away and my work keeps me gone at least half the time so I shouldn't be hindering any of the regulars. Thanks for any help you can give.

South bank of west cove is fyah

Thanks I'll give it a try.

Browse the reports. Tons of info there.

When there is that much bait in the area, it cam be hard to get them to bite. Gulp is a good bait to have on especially for redfish.

A Mirrolure Lil' John on a 1/8 Yellowmouth jighead is hard to beat right now.

secondly get yourself a hook and line map as well. Give you the major locations in the lake.

Check out the thread I started a couple of weeks ago. Also, I second the Hook and Line map. It will show all the names of the places these guys will tell you.