fishing tips?

[z_dog_07]

I have been fishing for awhile now but I fish is rivers most of the time usually the Ohio river to be exact. The past few years me and my frind have gone on a short fishing trip to East Fork Lake in Ohio. I am not used to fishing in a lake and we never catch anything can you give me some tips of what to look for? We are mostly trying to catch some catfish and bass.
Any help would be greatly appreciated

[William B]

cat,s put a few worms on a med size hook lay it on the bottom,
Bass hook a worm thru the head slowly reel in in,

[jimbobob]

Do you have a fish finder? If so, look for the deep holes for Cat fish. In cold water Bass are very lethargic. Slow rolling a spinner bait on an offshore rock pile or bouncing a jig or drop shoting a scent impregnated plastic worm should work good for you.Go to a local bait & tackle shop for the scoop on the fish. If you don't have a fishfinder, fish the points or any structure you can see.Look at the bank & fish any area that is diferent from the rest of the bank.Most of all,be patiant. I've seen Pros that get sKunked plenty of times.You can also go to Bassmaster .com & read a lot of the pros suggestions to catch more fish.Good luck.