| You have decided that you want to learn to fish. | | | | 4. Pick your pier |
| There are several ways of learning, the hardest being | | | | Assuming you have already acquired skills to operate |
| trial and error. It would be best to find an instructor for | | | | a rod and reel, you need to look for a fishing pier. |
| one-on-one lessons. | | | | Majority of coastal cities have one public pier or |
| 1. Buy seasickness medication | | | | pay-to-fish pier. You can rent tackle and buy bait at |
| Nothing is worse than ruining your fishing because of | | | | the piers. If you're having trouble, there are many pier |
| seasickness. Most seasickness medication e.g. Bonine | | | | anglers willing to help and give you tips. |
| would be fine. Even seasoned fishermen are known to | | | | 5. Party or pier |
| take some on rough days. Take one before you go to | | | | You may want to do either step three or four or both |
| sleep, another when you wake up and a third one | | | | at this point. The best thing to do is to do both several |
| before you board. | | | | times to really learn. |
| 2. Buy a reference book | | | | 6. The reel deal |
| A lot of good books are available at your bookstores | | | | The conventional reel is probably what you're using up |
| and online. The book should give you instructions as | | | | to this point. The conventional reel is designed for a lot |
| well as terms and definitions. Some things you may not | | | | of wear and tear. You may now want to consider |
| immediately understand but you should know anyway. | | | | other types and makes of reels. Ideally you have met |
| Learn how to tie different kinds of knots. This | | | | people and perhaps made a friend or two who can |
| knowledge will be invaluable for other purposes | | | | assist you in selecting a reel. You can even ask a |
| throughout your life. | | | | tackle shop owner for tips. |
| 3. Go to a party | | | | You need to understand the mechanics of the reel |
| There are party boats that carry from fifteen to as | | | | and the other equipment. Learning to cast, tie knots |
| many as sixty anglers. The boat provides everything | | | | and bait are not that complicated. Secondly, you need |
| like bait, rod, reel, sinkers and hooks. They assist you in | | | | to learn where to fish. Successful fishermen know |
| fishing and take the fish off the hook for you. Mates | | | | where the fish are located. Fish move from place to |
| will spot you and will generally stay close to assist you. | | | | place and knowledgeable anglers understand these |
| Party boats generally will cost you $25 - $70 a day, | | | | patterns and are able to anticipate where the fish are |
| and the fish are yours to keep. The party boat is a | | | | located. |
| bargain for beginners. | | | | |