I got this out of a book on bass fishing years ago when I was a more diverse fisherman and targeted many more species. This is not all the suggestions, but I thought most of these would be pretty appropriate for new or novice crappie anglers.

1) Seek advice from several reliable fisherman. Reliable=fisherman that consistently catch fish both on home lakes and other lakes. A fisherman that consistently catches the biggest fish. Avoid fisherman that are trying to attract a crowd.

2) Ask questions but take the time to sincerely listen!!!!

3) Do NOT share your personal fishing successes. You will NEVER learn anything with your mouth open! This should be a learning experience�..not a bragging one!

4) Don�t be afraid to try something different if it is shared.

5) Don�t abuse the fact that you do have someone�s attention. Be courteous and respect another�s time. Always thank a fisherman for their input.

6) Don�t be overly pushy. Don�t invite yourself or suggest that you fish with someone. It is perfectly okay to ask if there is a possibility of some future trip.

7) Do NOT challenge or disagree with the information. Keep those comments to yourself.


Lastly, don�t abuse any information or share fishing locations with others. This is one of the biggest culprits to ending a knowledgeable fisherman�s relationship with a novice and the reason many are reluctant to share with anyone in the future.

Good fishing!!!!!!

Here is a little story about myself as a young angler. I once went to Chicago(yep...ex Yankee) to see a seminar put on by Babe Winkleman(at the time a superior walleye angler). My dad drove and several other fisherman went with us, including a friend of mine. We were actually at fishing show.....but I knew of the seminar and was adamant that I go see Babe. We got a seat up front early and sat for a long time to reserve our front position. He had a great presentation and after it he had a question and answer time. My friend kept coaxing me to ask something so I finally raised my hand. My question was how big of a sinker should I use for fishing with a night crawler. Babe walked up to my seat and in front of 1,359,968 fisherman(at least it seemed so) exclaimed....."are you a bullhead fisherman'? Well everyone knows the lowest form of fisherman is a bullhead fisherman and with the masses howling in laughter, I exited the seminar at a solid 6 inches tall and shrinking steadily in height.............never to ask another question for the rest of my eternity.

From that day forward I asked no questions and entered into the "school of hard knocks"! That is the slowest route to successful fishing for anyone. Don't be afraid to ask......just ask the right people!!!!

Maybe thats why grandpappy used to always say,,, children should be seen and not heard. I guess when we are children we ask stupid questions, but think they are not stupid. Not that your question was stupid.

Well are you a Bull Headed fisherman?

Guys.....I wasn't exactly a child....I was a teen. BUT Babe may have been a bit cocky. Actually.....he had made that comment during his seminar several times. It's all good.....he is a great sportsman!!! I just made his show entertaining and I was kind timid!