Contents
Fishing Basics
Essential Fishing Gear
Tackle Box Essentials
Fishing Clothes
How to Tie Fishing Knots
How to Cast
How to Fish with Bait
How to Catch and Release Fish
Fishing Etiquette
Popular Freshwater Game Fish
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Walleye
Trout
Northern Pike
Muskellunge
Catfish
Carp
Panfish
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- Select the right fishing rod, reel, and gear for you
- Tie basic fishing knots, bait the hook, and cast your line correctly
- Identify and catch some of the most popular freshwater game fish
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Fishing Basics
Most people’s first experience with fishing is freshwater fishing in lakes, rivers, or streams. This guide focuses on fishing with a standard spinning reel, as opposed to fly fishing, which uses a fly rod and a very lightweight lure.
If you want to go fishing, the first thing you should do is find out what types of freshwater fish are in your area. Once you know which species you’re likely to catch, you’ll be able to figure out what type of gear to buy and what tactics to use.
Fishing License Requirements
Before you start fishing, check with state or local government agencies to determine whether you need a freshwater fishing license, which you can purchase through the fish and game department in your state. In many cases you can buy a state freshwater fishing license at your town hall or even at a sporting goods store.
Your state should also provide a booklet detailing its freshwater fishing regulations, including the minimum size requirements for keeping an individual fish and the total number of fish you can keep per day to eat. For information about freshwater fishing in your area, your state’s regulations, and where to acquire a fishing license, see
www.floattubefisherman.com/regulations.php.
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