New to fishing

[Inglorious Bass]

Hey!

I am new to fishing and live in Aylmer, Quebec. Have my Quebec fishing license and fish mainly Lac Leamy, Ottawa River, Lac Philippe etc. Got into fishing when I spotted a rod at someone's cottage and set it up for one of the kids and they caught a sunfish. They got such a thrill that I went out a week later and got rods for myself and my 2 kids. We have had some good outings (shore fishing) and caught LM bass, perch and sunfish. I am reading a lot on here and other forums/web pages books etc. and trying out all sorts of new tactics. Still learning as I got skunked on the last 2 outings as I was probably using poor tactics for the water I was fishing in or was fishing where there weren't any fish. Our best outing was when we caught a bunch of LM bass with a top water lure, what a rush!

I have seen a number of posts on here about fishing Aylmer Marina. Is fishing right off the actual marina walls any good or do the posts just refer to the general area?

Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and say hi.

[Mr Twister]

Welocme to the board IB

Twister

[Jimmy_1]

Aylmer Marina = GAR!!!

[ShawnD]

Welcome!
Keep at her, getting skunked is no fun but it's part of the game!
If you shore fish there's a good spot in wakefield by the bridge and at the Hull marina.
Spots I've been to and had success.
Good luck!
Shawn.D

[Inglorious Bass]

Hey!

Thanks for the welcome/advice/tips!!

Had a great day today. Caught 6 SM bass (first time catching a SM). Used tube jigs and had a lot of fun fighting these feisty fish (even though the biggest was just over 1lb).

I got snagged on underwater logs/branches a lot. Any good tips to avoid this?

[ShawnD]

I got snagged on underwater logs/branches a lot. Any good tips to avoid this?

Just part of the game

Shawn.D