bradW Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 A bit embarrassing to admit, but i suck at freshwater fishing. Outside of powerbait for stocked trout, I've never had much success. 10yo son is now getting the bug and with stripers still a few weeks away and lots of great ponds around us, I am looking for some recommendations on what you guys think is best for getting some bass, trout and any other freshwater species with lures. Thanks! When we judge or criticize another person, it says nothing about that person;it merely says something about our own need to be critical.-Author Unknown- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-man Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 I also have a 10 year old kid. I usually set her up with a Strike King micro crank bait. Just cast out and real slow, super easy fishing. They catch everything from sunfish to bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Ape Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 Really small 1/12, 1/8 ounce kastmasters, or mister twister jigs in white in 1/16 ounce. I rarely skunk with those. The tiny crank bait posted about is also a good kid lure. I like small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-ware Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 For kids (and some adults) garden worms and a bobber, leave the artificials alone for a season or two...……………….. This how I started my two kids and now my granddaughters...……………….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-man Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 Another thing my kids like to use is top water baits like Pop Rs, Torpedoes, Whopper Ploppers and frogs. You won’t get as many fish but the bites are more exciting. Eventually you can move up to soft plastic baits like a Ned Rig, worms, lizards, etc. Those take much more skill and are more likely to get hung up on the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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