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Basically, this is the procedure :

  • First you need a hook. The circle hook is the best. This is a small hook that looks like a "C".
  • Next you need fishing line or monofilament. This comes in light weight "4-8 lb test" to heavy "30-75 lb test". Get around "15-20 lb. test".
  • If you have money you should think about purchasing a rod and reel. If you don't have money, you can wrap the line around a soda can.
  • Next you need bait. Most ocean fish like squid - it's known as the "candy of the sea". If you are fishing in fresh water you need worms, bread grasshoppers or whatever is around in the fishing store.
  • In order to get the hook and bait out to deeper water where the fish are, you may need a weight. You can use an old spark plug or two, or purchase lead sinkers from the fishing store.
  1. Tie a loop 18-20 inches from the end of the line, and slip the weight on (or tie it on).
  2. Tie the hook on the very end of the line and put your bait on it. While squid is good, you can also use clam, small crabs, small fish from the bait shop, shrimp, or various insects or worms. Live bait is best when you can get it.
  3. Swing the line around, or overhead, and throw the hook, line, and sinker into the water.
  4. Wait. (this is normally the lengthy period in the activity, so you may want to have something to quietly do, read, or contemplate)
  5. When you feel a tug on the line, take up the slack to put a strain on the line. If you feel more tugs, start wrapping up the line (around the can or reel),and pull the hook up. There might be a fish on the hook or there might not be. This is fishing. Catching is another thing. You may have to bait the hook and throw it out there many times. But sooner or later, you will catch a fish.

When you do succeed, you may want to think about making an investment in a decent rod and reel. If you know someone who fishes, you may be able to buy a used rig. If you have some money, go to the store and ask the salesman what you should buy. But don't spend a lot of money the first time. $50 should do it for your first equipment. Get a cheap plastic fishing box where you can put your weights, hooks and other gear. You can really learn how to fish if you go out with someone who knows how to fish. The party boats are really great. The crew will help you, and you will surely catch fish on the boat. Buy some books, visit the library, or peruse fishing sites online. Fishing is great fun, and you will really love it when you catch your first fish.

(Unfortunately, the relaxing activity of fishing is often chided as "too dull and boring" because it may require extreme patience.)

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