The Beginner’s Guide to Fishing

STEP 5: FIND A GOOD FISHING SPOT

You’re ready for the fishing hole. If you live near the coast, you can catch all kinds of saltwater fish around piers and large rocks close to shore. If you live inland, A POND IS YOUR BEST BET — most ponds are loaded with bluegills and bass.

STEP 6: TRY BOBBER-FISHING

After baiting your hook, attach the bobber above your line (two feet for starters, longer if the bait needs to go deeper). Now simply extend the pole out over the water and lower it UNTIL THE BOBBER FLOATS ON THE WATER. Keep the pole horizontal to the water and hold it steady.