try to learn a new technique , this will keep your mind off your "slump" and you will prob get good at something new..


it works for me

Go with your confidence baits and get back to the basics. Throw what you threw when you were 12 years old. For me thats a spinnerbait and tx rig. Always seems to get me back up.

I agree "Drastic Change", too many time I get stuck on a luer when the activity, bait, color, or conditions have changed. When I get really stuck, I put together one luer box with all by favorite luers of the past that I have not used in a year or two. Throw in one or two you have no business using, and give each one 15-20 minutes, give each fising spot 40 minutes, and never leave fish to catch fish. Once I find the fish, I will go back to by favorit luers. If I do not find fish, using the old luers bring back lots of memories.

If that fails, I pick up the fly rod.

Talk to the guys at the ramp. Work shallow, medium, and deep water. Watch for what is going on around you like birds and bait jumping.

Most importantly have fun (ask like a 12 year old-good advice).

Grind it out. Try new places and stay relaxed. Don't get wrapped up trying out some technique you have never caught a fish on before; go with what you know works.

You need some banjo minnows.

Sounds like you need a fancy new reel!...Or a moustache!...Both will bring you a new found confidence to pull you out of anything.

I just make a bet with my partner for a hamburger that I can catch the next fish. Puts us both on point and in the moment and makes us think about JUST the next fish and not the next bag or the next hawg.

Role one extra fat and chill

Downsize to a shakey head....Finese fish....if that don't work find a new partner lol

Just keep plugging. Throw confidence baits, or go complete opposite and throw something that shouldnt even be considered based on the cover/structure you are fishing. Maybe you'l figure out something new!

if you are fishing the same area with the same bait/tackle setup and not getting the same results the first thing i would look at is to see if the presentation/technique/retrieve was the same

haha he must need the moustache because he just got himself 2 new skeet reese reels

It's been a rough year for me too. I decided two weeks ago to just grab a med. spinning rig and finesse fish all day. I used a shakey head (1/8oz), small crankbait and drop shot.

This gave me nothing but small fish...and a lot of fun. Kind of took the self-imposed pressure off and also gave me my confidence back that I DO know how to fish.

Lesson for me was to relax and just enjoy the day! Oh wait, that's the whole point of fishing in the first place!

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