What should my friend and I fish for if we just want to catch anything?
958133
I'd say if you're catching that variety you're probably doing the right things... you might catch more bluegill if you switch from minnows to worms or crickets... use a small brass hook... no bigger than an inch (I don't know hook #'s) put a spit shot weight about 3 inches above the hook and then a bobber about 2 feet above that... good luck
403118
the best all around lure is an one eighth oz brown rooster tail with gold blades.you wont come home empty handed if you use this bait.even though i use other lures when it gets down to nothing working i break out the rooster tail and use a ultralight rod and reel
1066511
Depends on what kind of fish you are going for... if its bass, the one important thing to look for is shallow water, with deeper water near by...they hang out in these areas in order to escape the shallow water into the deeper. ex: a 4ft. drop off in a lake is a good place too look for them usually with brush or trees near by
803685
Why not try fishing?  If you can, find a bait shop or any sporting goods store and ask what can be caught in the area, and how it can be caught (i.e. fishing methods, baits, lures).  I'm sure you can even catch coldwater fish like trout, salmon, steelhead, and pike on a cold november day like this one.  I'm about to head off right now since the water hasn't begun to freeze over just yet.  If there is snow in your area, I believe it would be best to do something fun like skiing or snowboarding.  Just do something, and whatever you end up doing, just remember to have fun with it.
535865
If you have to get an answer for that, you are in the wrong business..\nThat is like a fisherman asking where to catch fish.
626881
i love fishing with my friends. i usually stand in the water, enjoying the cool water on my feet, taking in the beauty around me. it is very relaxing. to catch a fish and set it free again is just an added bonus.
1083491
You can use just about anything for catfish... and yes... I have used anchovies as bait before... with limited success... but I also caught a stripped bass that night too.
925922
put two 2s facing each other and you will get a tiny fish ... yes you are correct :)
612734
Well, get a bank that is accessible, and hopefully flat.  If you happen to see any type of "downed trees" fish around there for bass, or, around rocky shores.  They love to hide in the rocks, but then again, you need to use a barber or float to save your hooks and lines.\n\nFor catfish, fish around embukments or pilings or piers.  \n\nI use worms for all fish.  Chunks of fish for catfish, doughball, or smelly chunks of raw meat that has been setting in the sun or has a strong odor.\n\nFlies, and spinner baits for bass.  Rappellas for deep water, off of piers, or boats.
1182268
Department of wildlife and fisheries is the way to go, but to really get a fell for the ponds stop the small bait shops in your area, ask the old guy behind the counter he will give you the best info. Seriously I grew up outside Boston and fished the South shore for years but when I moved out to central mass, I had no idea where to begin. I stopped at a little shop out on 122 I believe. And actually talked to the guy who wrote for the Telegram. Some of the best info I have received.
221617
check out www.fishinghotspots.com.  You should find what you need there.
1103203
You should be able to find plenty of accessable areas to fish plastic worms from the bank.  Look for coves, inlets with grassy bottom.  Also fish visible and submerged points, and don't forget the occasional dock or two.  Also, if you can't afford a boat and want to access more areas, try a float tube.  They are easy to use and pretty cheap.  Good luck.
1155144
The best tasting fish are either bass or walleye.  Not sure if bass would live in your area or not, though.  \nAs for either, you would be well off to ask someone local about fishing that particular area, as depending on conditions, time of year, etc. you can get wildly different reactions to the same fishing technique.
357122
minnows are really good bait for just about anything that swims bass,crappie,catfish walleye trout carp,pike but try  rooster tails ,road runners jigs with minnows on it
390136
It sounds like you're going to be doing salt water fishing.  I'd suggest you get a rig with a heavy weight - like a 7 oz (it's shaped like a pyramid), and attach it to a rig that has 2 leaders, each with a small, single hook.  Bait the rig with blood worms, and fish it off the bottom.  You'll catch all kinds of stuff.  This time of year, you should be able to catch a bunch of croaker up there, maybe even some rockfish.
27759
Depends on what your trying to catch, but myself I always use threadfin herring and squid. The squid is like rubber, tough and resiliant and the herring breaks up and gives off the oils that fire them up. Just my opinion but whatever you go with put squid on there, too...
452189
small and gold would be best but it's really a poor trout lure....use a trout worm or nightcrawler on a number 8 hook with a small splitshot about 8-10inches from it or a small mepps spinner would be better. Have Luck!