arccos wrote:


Anyone know any good beginner books for fishing?

I have a book The Everything Fishing Book from Adams Media that is for
beginners - it is available at most big book stores and online. Also,
check out my links to fishing sites for beginners at
http://fishing.about.com/od/basicfishinginstruction/ - I have 85 links
there.

What kind of fish can be caught with corn kernels? I want to start
using these to get my wife used to the idea, since she's unwilling to
use live bait at this point.

Mostly carp, but catfish will hit them, too and bluegill. Throw some
out to "chum" up the area. You will have to use a fairly big hook for
the carp and the bluegill will probably not be able to get it in their
mouth.

Can you use some lures without any bait? The kit I got with the poles
has tons of lures, and I'm not quite sure which we should be using, and
if they can be used without bait.

Most lures are used without bait. Cast them out and try to move them
and make them look alive.

The kinds of fish available at the lake are largemouth bass, northern
pike, crappie, bluegill, catfish, and carp, according to a page I found
on the web. We don't care what we catch this time around, just want
some action, so any suggestions as to depth, lure/bait, and style of
casting (i.e. reel in or leave suspended in the water)?

With lures, keep them moving at different depths and different speeds
until the fish tell you what they want. With bait like corn, let it sit
still on the bottom

What's the easiest way to remove the barbs from the hook, and is there
any reason to keep them on any hook?

Mash them down with pliers - but there is no real reason to remove them
usually.

Thanks for the help, and happy fishing!

Arccos

Hope this helps.

Ronnie

http://fishing.about.com

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