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I've never been fishing before, but one of the youtubers I follows films himself fishing from time to time.
It seems like a pretty decent way to spend time.
If I wanted to get started fishing, what's the best plan?
What I know so far:
Synthetic stick + line + hook/bait + time = fish (sometimes).
Like I said, not much of a knowledge base.
Many people who have never taken up fishing are often surprised by how many different disciplines there are. Each of these disciplines requires varying levels of patience, knowledge and overall effort to enjoy, and some are more beginner-friendly than others..
If you are close to an ocean and don't get motion sickness too easily, bottom fishing for edible fish is always a great place to start.
Inland, you can try out various freshwater techniques, some of them will be more suited to your area than others (freshwater fishing is a bit more location-specific).
Usually, whether you are fishing for saltwater or freshwater fish, you will be able to choose between lure fishing (where artificial lures are used to catch predator fish) or bait fishing (where you choose a specific bait to attract the target species).
Personally, I have never come across a discipline of fishing that I don't enjoy. Some are great for a relaxing weekend hobby, while others take a lot more time and preparation (and even practice), but the extra effort always brings its own rewards in the end.