Thread: New to the fishin world..

Hey to Yall from Birmingham Alabama. I am sending this out today because i am new to the fishing world. My buddy is a Striper fisherman and has tried his best to turn me on to the big uns but I would prefer to go out and catch a few or more fish in a lake near by. I have a few questions:

1. Does time of day affect bream fishing?
2. How deep should I fish?
3. Should I only target areas of brush that I can see on the top water?
4. Best way to hook a cricket?
5. Best artificial bait for bream?
6. If on a large lake (1500acres) should I only fish the shoreline or try some deeper areas?
7. what size/brand of hook works best?

Any and all help will be apprecieated.

Thanks guys.
Al