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    Fishing has been a human activity for over 40,000 years. Today, most fishing is commercial but many still enjoy it recreationally. For beginners, starting fishing can be intimidating without guidance. Key steps include choosing a spinning rod for ease, using apps to find local fishing holes, selecting versatile lures like worms that work in many situations, and targeting deep water or debris where fish congregate. When catching fish, it is important to handle and release them safely.

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    Fishing has been a human activity for over 40,000 years. Today, most fishing is commercial but many still enjoy it recreationally. For beginners, starting fishing can be intimidating without guidance. Key steps include choosing a spinning rod for ease, using apps to find local fishing holes, selecting versatile lures like worms that work in many situations, and targeting deep water or debris where fish congregate. When catching fish, it is important to handle and release them safely.

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    Fishing has been a human activity for over 40,000 years. Today, most fishing is commercial but many still enjoy it recreationally. For beginners, starting fishing can be intimidating without guidance. Key steps include choosing a spinning rod for ease, using apps to find local fishing holes, selecting versatile lures like worms that work in many situations, and targeting deep water or debris where fish congregate. When catching fish, it is important to handle and release them safely.

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    How to Start Fishing

    Fishing  is  an activity that dates back to the prehistoric days over 40,000 years ago, with it 


    being  used  to  catch  food  for  hunters  and  their  families.  Today,  most  fishing  for  food  is 
    done  by  commercial  fishing  companies,  but  it  is  still  an  activity  that  many  people  of  all 
    ages  like  to  partake  in  for  recreation  and  relaxation.  There  is  a  popular  saying  that  the 
    worst day of fishing is still better than the best day of work, and it certainly is true. 

    Beginning  to  fish  can  be  a  bit  intimidating  if  you  don’t  have  someone  to guide you along 
    the  way,  as  there  are  a  lot  of  aspects  of  it  that  can  be  a  bit  confusing.  Follow  along  with 
    these instructions to help your fishing experience get off on the right foot! 

    1. Picking a Rod 
    The  first,  and  most  obvious,  step  to  starting  to  fish is picking out a fishing rod. It’s 
    important  that  you  have  an  idea  of  what  you  are  looking  for when selecting a rod. 
    There are two types of rods that you should be choosing from: 

    Spinning  Rods:  These  rods  are  the 


    most  common  type  of  rods  for  a 
    beginner  to  use,  as  they  are  easy to 
    operate  and  can  be  used  in  just 
    about  any  situation.  They  are 
    advantageous  because  you  can reel 
    in  fish  faster  and  often  avoid  line 
    tangles. 

    Casting  Rods:  Baitcasters  can  also 


    be  used  in  just  about  every 
    common  fishing  scenario,  but  are 
    often  not  used  by  amateur 
    fisherman, as they can be a little bit 
    more  difficult  to use. If you take the 
    time  to  learn  how  to  use  a  casting 
    rod,  it  does  work  smoother  than  a 
    spinning rod though. 

    Note: For beginners, I would recommend a spinning rod to start to avoid 


    frustration early on. 
    2. Finding Fishing Holes 
    Depending  on  where you live, it can be difficult to locate a good place to go fishing, 
    as  there  isn’t  always  a  lake  or  creek  nearby.  Here  are  a  couple  of  strategies  for 
    finding fishing holes. 

    Google  Maps:  This  first  technique  may  seem  too 


    obvious  to  work,  but  simply  going  on  Google  Maps 
    and  looking  for  bodies  of  water  near  you  is  not  a 
    bad  idea.  Oftentimes,  there  are  creeks  or  ponds 
    nearby  that  you  may  have  never  even  noticed 
    before. 

    Fishing  Apps:  There  are  many  different  phone 


    applications  that  act  almost  like  a  fishing  social 
    media.  They  allow  users  to  share  pictures  of  their 
    catches  with  the  location  of  where  they  caught  it. 
    Use  these  apps  to  find  new  places  to  fish.  Some 
    popular examples are Fishbrain, Fishidy, and more. 

    Caution:  ​Many  ponds  are  on  private  property.  Avoid 


    trespassing  if  this  is  the  case  or  ask  the  owner  if  you 
    are allowed to fish their pond beforehand. 

    3. Choosing Your Lures 


    There  are  many  different  types  of  lures  that  one  can  choose  from  when  you  are 
    fishing and can be very intimidating to decide what is best for you as a beginner. A 
    lot of it, however, does depend on the fishing holes that you have located. 

    Ponds/Lakes 

    Live  Bait:  Using  live  bait,  such  as  minnows  or  worms, can be a great choice 
    for  still  water  for  beginners.  It  doesn’t  take  very  much  technique  as  often 
    the scent of the bait will attract the fish. 

    Spinnerbaits:  These  are  a  great  bait  to  use 


    in  to  catch  any  fish.  Often  in  ponds  or 
    lakes,  there  will  be  fish  of  all  species  and 
    sizes.  Spinnerbaits  are  small  enough  to 
    catch  the  smaller  species,  but  also  flashy 
    enough to land larger fish as well. 
    Creeks/Rivers 

    Soft  Plastic  Lures:  There  are  many 


    different  types  of  soft  plastic  lures  that 
    are  sold  at  stores.  They  are  made  to 
    imitate  many  different  prey  including 
    worms,  crayfish,  frogs,  and  more. If you 
    are  able  to learn more about the body of 
    water  you  are  fishing,  you  can  select  a 
    soft  plastic  lure  based on species in the 
    water. 

    Crankbaits:  These  baits  are  perfect  for  going after 


    bigger  fish that prey on smaller fish like minnows 
    or  sunfish.  They  are  often  used  in  deeper  creeks 
    or  rivers  as  they  tend  to  dive  a  little  bit  further 
    down than other lures. 

    Note: One type of lure that seems to work in almost any 


    situation is the soft plastic worm, specifically Yamamoto Senkos. 

    4. Targeting Good Locations 


    Once you arrive at your fishing hole, you need to figure out where to set up and 
    aim your casts. 

    Deep  Water:  A  good  place  to  try  to  target  when  you  are  fishing  is  the  deeper 
    waters.  For  still  water  like  a  lake  or pond, this is likely just out into the middle. 
    When  you  are  at  a  creek  or  river,  oftentimes  this  will  be  on  the  side  or  bank. 
    Many  fish  try  to  stay  in  the  deeper  waters  to  keep  cool  during  the  warmer 
    months. 

    Debris:  Something  else  to  keep 


    an  eye  out  for  when  picking 
    your  target  is  different  debris 
    in  the  water.  This  can  be 
    anything  from  a  dock  to  a 
    broken  tree  branch. Fish like to 
    gravitate  towards  these  to  get 
    some shade during the day. 
    5. Handling The Fish 
    Congratulations on landing a fish! Once you do this, it is important that you are 
    handling the fish properly to keep both yourself and the fish safe. 

    Taking  Out  the  Hook:  Use  pliers  and  have  a  strong  grip  on  the  fish  when  you 
    are  taking  out  the  hook  so  that  you  avoid  hurting  the  fish  or  hooking  yourself 
    in the process 

    Holding  the  Fish:  Understandably  so,  you  might  want  to  take  a  picture  with 
    your  catch.  Be  sure to either hold the fish straight up and down or horizontally, 
    supporting the belly. Failure to do so can result in damaging the fish’s jawbone. 

    Releasing  the  Fish:  Do  not  keep  the  fish  out  of  water  for  too  long  to  avoid 
    putting  its  life  in  danger.  When  you  put  the  fish  back  in  the  water, gently hold 
    onto it for a few seconds to let it revive slightly before releasing it. 

    Fishing  is  an  awesome  hobby  to pick up to have some nice relaxation time. Try not to get 


    frustrated  if  you’re  struggling  to  catch a fish, but instead take some deep breaths and just 
    enjoy  the  day.  More  than  anything,  it  is  an  opportunity  to  get  outside,  take  in  the  beauty 
    of nature, and hopefully reel in a few fish!
    Picture Citations 
    1. https://www.123rf.com/photo_68044503_stock-vector-diagram-of-spinning-rod-a
    nd-baitcasting-rod-vector-illustration.html 

    2. https://fishbrain.com/ 

    3. https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/yakima-wordens-original-rooster-tail-spi
    nners-15yaku18rthmmrdsllur/15yaku18rthmmrdsllur 

    4. https://www.barlowstackle.com/Soft-Plastic-Fishing-Lures-P2187.aspx 

    5. https://www.outdoorlife.com/best-new-crankbaits-for-2018 

    6. https://creativemarket.com/PhotoMarket/621571-Dead-Tree-in-the-Water 

    7. https://dlpng.com/png/3887791 

    8. https://environment.yale.edu/news/article/fishing-for-fun-not-food-study-takes-s
    tock-of-recreational-fishing-impacts/ 

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