How do I learn to Fish?

Don’t know how to fish? Don’t worry

Have you ever watched fishing videos, saw a large fish mounted on a wall, or heard friends talk about their big catch and thought to yourself “I would love to do that”? Well, you can. Fishing is not a difficult sport to learn, though it does take practice. By taking the first steps, you will learn to fish in no time.

Get a fishing license

The first thing you need to know about fishing and how to do it, is that you will need to have a fishing license. Determine if you wish to fish saltwater or freshwater. If you are completely new to fishing, freshwater fishing is probably your best option. The reason is that the fish tend to be smaller, the water tends to be calmer, and the abundance is usually greater, meaning you have more chances of a catch.

To get a fishing license in Florida you can either apply online or go to a noted license distributor. Residences of Florida pay a lesser fee for the permit, and there are a few options (daily, quarterly, or annually) available.

What NOT to do

When trying to figure out how to fish, a great many people will go and buy an abundance of baits, hooks, a random rod, etc. The results are usually less than ideal. The reason is that components must be paired appropriately. Certain baits are best suited for certain hooks. Line weight should also be considered as it does not good to have the right equipment if the line will snap on a whim. Take your time to learn what is best suited for the fish that you wish to catch.

Research

One of the best ways to get the method and theory of fishing down is to watch others do it. Additionally, online videos and instructions are beneficial for getting the basics down. Particularly, you should look for videos and instruction on attaching hooks, on the types of bait to use when fishing, and on various casting techniques.

Practice your cast

While it may seem a bit silly, the best way to learn to cast is to take your rod (without a hook or course) and do a few practice casts in your yard. If your yard is too small to practice casting, try to find a park or other outdoor location in which to practice your cast. Make sure that there are no trees or other items which could tangle and snag your line. When casting, you want to have a smooth arch. Don’t worry so much about the distance, you want to get the method right. Distance will come later.

Group Training

If you are still wondering “how do I learn to fish”, another option is to take a fishing class. Florida is a very fish-oriented state with several locations which offer fishing training. A group setting is a great way to boost confidence, learn from an expert, as well as to minimize the cost (if they provide the equipment) of learning to fish.

Charter fishing

Should you wish to learn how to fish and have a basic knowledge, you may want to hire a charter. The charter captain should be able to assist you in the best places to fish, help you with the casting and the technique (keep in mind that the charter may have other participants and that the captain is not an instructor), and allows you to have first hand experience. When using a charter, you do not have to have a fishing license.

Practice, Practice, Practice

The only way in which you can master anything is to practice. Do not expect to have the big catch on the first try. While you may get lucky and land a 50 lbs. fish from offshore fishing, or you may get the largemouth bass on your freshwater line, the first few times that you go fishing you may not catch anything. Do not get discouraged. Everything takes practice and the more you practice fishing, the better you will become.

Want to get a fish the first time you are on the water? Charter a fishing trip with a seasoned captain. They know the water and can guide novice fishermen and women so that they come away from their first angler adventure with a catch.

Find the best location

To have the best possibility of a catch, you need to know where to fish. Additionally, if you are planning on purchasing a fishing boat, such as a bay boat, skiff, or a fish around, you will need to know the best location to use that boat. Vessel Vendor has several articles to help you in determining where you should fish, the type of boat best suited for that location, as well as help pages.

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