r/FishingForBeginners • u/sultankiamma • Jun 30 '25
Losing motivation
I started fishing as a hobby to overcome stress and spend time in nature. However, about 1.5 months into it (weekly fishing trips), I am losing motivation. I don’t know why I can’t catch fish. I have a decent set up - light rod, different kinds of soft baits, and so on. I try to look out for places fish can hide (docks, tree covers, bridges etc). I target mainly perch through would be happy if ANY fish bite my bait. I have even seen fish surround my bait, hit it a few times and move away. I have changed lure sizes, colours, tried shads, craysfish looking baits, insect and centipede looking baits but nothing works. Tried to make baits look as natural as possible, using a mono leader. Tried different movements - slow, very slow, no movement at all. Tried different conditions- before rain, during rain, after rain, sunny… I just don’t catch any fish! What should I do?
Edit: I live in Finland, if location matters.
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u/glacialmk5 Jun 30 '25
I'm not sure where you are, but where I am target trout. But it's hot here, and it's not a great time for them. They're still there, but this is a tough time. For me anyway. I know it's frustrating to get skunked constantly, but don't lose hope! You're still learning and developing technique. You'll find your groove