Any tips for beginners?

[Wrecker_Decker]

Hello everyone. I'm from the Ottawa area and I'm planning on starting to go fishing more during the summer. I have few experience fishing and I was wondering what are some good fishing spots in Ottawa. Also, what are some tips that you would give a beginner?

Also, I was wondering what bait is the best to fish with. Such as fishing with live bait like worms or small fish, or using lures?

Thank you

[lape0019]

It all depends on what you are fishing for.

My kids fish with worms or minnows for panfish. We use imitation plastic for bass as well as a lot of lures.

Start with a Senko, tube and maybe a spinnerbait. Colours I like are white and green pumpkin.

[Tweed]

I second the senko to start. Texas Rig for grass, lay downs etc, and wacky for more open water.

[zippyfx]

Worm on a bobber or worm on the bottom are the easiest ways to get into fish.

Other suggestions are good but will not get you on fish right away.