| How do I learn to fish? Are you new to fishing? | | | | fish. This person is always talking to the different |
| Do you want to learn an easy way to fish? | | | | fishermen as they come in to the store. |
| Whether you are to fish in freshwater or | | | | Fishermen love to brag about what they catch. |
| saltwater the principals are the same. | | | | Also do not forget to ask which of the local |
| Some states require a fishing license, my home | | | | ponds are open to the public and which seem to |
| state of Massachusetts requires one for | | | | be hot!! |
| freshwater, however you may fish saltwater for | | | | Once you have your tackle you are off to the |
| free. If you have never fished before I would | | | | pond. Now what? I am standing at the edge of |
| suggest trying freshwater first. First you need to | | | | the water, I see an overgrown tree to my right, |
| buy a fishing rod, or rent a fishing rod and some | | | | lily pads on my left and a sandy beach in my |
| tackle. Most any local bait shop can assist you | | | | front. What do I do? I would place a nightcrawler |
| with everything you will need. Simply walk in tell | | | | or shiner on my hook and cast it just to the edge |
| them you are new to fishing. I would suggest a | | | | of the lily pads, now wait. Patience is very |
| light class rod with an open face spin reel with 6lb | | | | important when fishing. Fishing does take some |
| test line, a bobber or cork, a few #1 hooks and | | | | time to learn the finesse part, however the basics |
| some split shots (weights). | | | | are easy. Take your time and practice, go fishing |
| You will also need some bait, night-crawlers, | | | | with your children and grandchildren. The only true |
| shiners or perhaps power-bait. Ask your bait shop | | | | way to learn is just do it. |
| dealer what seems to be catching most of the | | | | |