I don't know how to fish and I want to teach my son and daughter to fish...help me?

[stalkerforlife]

What rod should I get? What's the best bait? If I catch a fish and reel it in, what the hell do I do with it? Do fish bite?

I'm a moron, but I want to learn so that my kids can learn, and respect me for teaching them something cool.

Thanks.

[macmac]

Just put your worm sized dick in the water and wait till they bite. You save a bunch on equipment and teach your kids a valuable lesson on making the best of your shortcomings.

[Akrazotile]

What rod should I get? What's the best bait? If I catch a fish and reel it in, what the hell do I do with it? Do fish bite?

I'm a moron, but I want to learn so that my kids can learn, and respect me for teaching them something cool.

Thanks.



Just teach them to do this


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[stalkerforlife]

Just teach them to do this


http://i.giphy.com/888hCuypyqoF2.gif

Oh they'll definitely ball.

I didn't have anyone to train or teach me growing up...if I can at least get them both to play high school basketball and contribute, i'd love it.

[~primetime~]

That gif is so dope stalker... Can't stop watching it

It's just mesmerizing for some reason, can't even put into words why, it's just magical.

[stalkerforlife]

That gif is so dope stalker... Can't stop watching it

It's just mesmerizing for some reason, can't even put into words why, it's just magical.

The chicken legs, t-rex arms, and big gut must do it for you.

And zero bulge.

[Akrazotile]

The chicken legs, t-rex arms, and big gut must do it for you.

And zero bulge.




Ol' "golf pencil" Dancy :applause:

[COnDEMnED]

Depends on what type of fishing you're doing.
Freshwater or Saltwater.

If freshwater, what kind of fish?
Trout ( my favorite )
Bass
Catfish
Sunfish
Carp

If freshwater, what kind of fishing?
Fly fishing
Trolling
Lure
Shore fishing ( my favorite )
Tube fishing

If saltwater, you'll have to ask someone else. I have a lifetime license, but never go saltwater fishing.

If you're serious about this, in the states I've been fishing in, all the children under 16 fish for free, so that's a bonus. In California, a yearly license costs around 50 bucks. You can get a second rod stamp ( be able to fish with 2 polls at a time) for an extra 10 bucks. In Nevada, a yearly fishing license costs around 30 bucks, plus 10 for a trout stamp ( make you legal to fish for trout), and another 10 for a second rod stamp ( fish with 2 polls). The second rod stamps are not required, but can be fun once you get decent with the basics. A California Lifetime Outdoorsman license costs about 3 grand. That's what I have. It's a lifetime fishing license, with a lifetime second rod stamp, with a lifetime ocean fishing license AND a lifetime California Hunting license with a lifetime upland game bird stamp ( for quail ) and a lifetime duck stamp ( ducks ).

Some of my best childhood memories were camping out in the wilderness with my family learning how to fish. I think this could be a great bonding and teaching experience for you and your kids. I'll search for some videos to get you started with the basics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWIBsbiGENk

How to tie a knot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_ftAGkewfE
not exactly how I do it, but the end result is pretty spot on

[stalkerforlife]

Depends on what type of fishing you're doing.
Freshwater or Saltwater.

If freshwater, what kind of fish?
Trout ( my favorite )
Bass
Catfish
Sunfish
Carp

If freshwater, what kind of fishing?
Fly fishing
Trolling
Lure
Shore fishing ( my favorite )
Tube fishing

If saltwater, you'll have to ask someone else. I have a lifetime license, but never go saltwater fishing.

If you're serious about this, in the states I've been fishing in, all the children under 16 fish for free, so that's a bonus. In California, a yearly license costs around 50 bucks. You can get a second rod stamp ( be able to fish with 2 polls at a time) for an extra 10 bucks. In Nevada, a yearly fishing license costs around 30 bucks, plus 10 for a trout stamp ( make you legal to fish for trout), and another 10 for a second rod stamp ( fish with 2 polls). The second rod stamps are not required, but can be fun once you get decent with the basics. A California Lifetime Outdoorsman license costs about 3 grand. That's what I have. It's a lifetime fishing license, with a lifetime second rod stamp, with a lifetime ocean fishing license AND a lifetime California Hunting license with a lifetime upland game bird stamp ( for quail ) and a lifetime duck stamp ( ducks ).

Some of my best childhood memories were camping out in the wilderness with my family learning how to fish. I think this could be a great bonding and teaching experience for you and your kids. I'll search for some videos to get you started with the basics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWIBsbiGENk

How to tie a knot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_ftAGkewfE
not exactly how I do it, but the end result is pretty spot on

Good looking out, bro. I don't currently have a boat, so it'll just be on the shore or off of a dock.

I have fresh water immediately surrounding me, but i'd also like to learn saltwater fishing. But fresh water is more readily available.

What's your favorite bait to use to catch trout?

[Akrazotile]

Good looking out, bro. I don't currently have a boat, so it'll just be on the shore or off of a dock.

I have fresh water immediately surrounding me, but i'd also like to learn saltwater fishing. But fresh water is more readily available.

What's your favorite bait to use to catch trout?


Just wait bro.


Wait.



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[COnDEMnED]

Good looking out, bro. I don't currently have a boat, so it'll just be on the shore or off of a dock.

I have fresh water immediately surrounding me, but i'd also like to learn saltwater fishing. But fresh water is more readily available.

What's your favorite bait to use to catch trout?
I'm currently in the high sierras in California in a small town called Bishop. The fish out here eat almost anything orange, but some lakes or streams have fish that are particular to some baits over others. That's one of the cool things about fishing is once you get good, you learn what works in some sports wont necessarily work in another. Fishing isn't all luck, you can become good or even great at it. When you reach this pinnacle, that's when it becomes fun to get out on the lake and SLAY fish while all your friends sit around dumbfounded. But to reach that level takes a lot of trial and error.

The best advice you can get is from your local bait shop. They know what bodies of water just got stocked with fish and what bait is best for your area.

Almost everything where I'm at hits on 2 orange Gulp Eggs on a number 10 single hook. Keep it simple. Put 2 medium sized split shots maybe 2 or 3 feet up the line (this will be known as your leader), tie the number 10 hook on the bottom, pierce 2 eggs on the hook, cast out 30/40 feet. The bait will float, but the weights will keep it from flowing downstream. How long you make your leader will depend how high the bait floats.

This is important when you become advanced, you'll be able to make adjustments. In the early day, fish are surface feeding... eating off the surface. When its in the middle of the day, the fish dive deep to get to cooler water, when this happens, you shorten your leader to stick the bait right in their face. In the afternoon to dark, the fish surface feed again. So you make your leader longer so it floats up higher to them.

I have one lake I go to often up here called Intake 2, It's a water power generator. It is notorious as a Worm and lure lake. If you aren't using worm or lure, you wont catch shit here. If you find one of these lakes do the same setup as above, but substitute the eggs for worms. Wrap and pierce the worm through the hook several times then use a tool called a "worm blower". Its a needle in a squeezy bottle to fill the worm with air....so it floats.

Here's the orange Gulp Eggs I use
https://www.google.com/search?q=orange+gulp+eggs&rlz=1T4GGNI_enUS608US609&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwigj-DO2pfNAhWJNSYKHbdWDnEQ_AUICSgC&biw=1684&bih=759&dpr=0.95#imgrc=JY_of92BCqEb0M%3A

Here's a worm blower I use
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CffQNFnH7_Q

[stalkerforlife]

I'm currently in the high sierras in California in a small town called Bishop. The fish out here eat almost anything orange, but some lakes or streams have fish that are particular to some baits over others. That's one of the cool things about fishing is once you get good, you learn what works in some sports wont necessarily work in another. Fishing isn't all luck, you can become good or even great at it. When you reach this pinnacle, that's when it becomes fun to get out on the lake and SLAY fish while all your friends sit around dumbfounded. But to reach that level takes a lot of trial and error.

The best advice you can get is from your local bait shop. They know what bodies of water just got stocked with fish and what bait is best for your area.

Almost everything where I'm at hits on 2 orange Gulp Eggs on a number 10 single hook. Keep it simple. Put 2 medium sized split shots maybe 2 or 3 feet up the line (this will be known as your leader), tie the number 10 hook on the bottom, pierce 2 eggs on the hook, cast out 30/40 feet. The bait will float, but the weights will keep it from flowing downstream. How long you make your leader will depend how high the bait floats.

This is important when you become advanced, you'll be able to make adjustments. In the early day, fish are surface feeding... eating off the surface. When its in the middle of the day, the fish dive deep to get to cooler water, when this happens, you shorten your leader to stick the bait right in their face. In the afternoon to dark, the fish surface feed again. So you make your leader longer so it floats up higher to them.

I have one lake I go to often up here called Intake 2, It's a water power generator. It is notorious as a Worm and lure lake. If you aren't using work or lure, you wont catch shit here. If you find one of these lakes do the same setup as above, but substitute the eggs for worms. Wrap and pierce the worm through the hook several times then use a tool called a "worm blower". Its a needle in a squeezy bottle to fill the worm with air....so it floats.

Here's the orange Gulp Eggs I use
https://www.google.com/search?q=orange+gulp+eggs&rlz=1T4GGNI_enUS608US609&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwigj-DO2pfNAhWJNSYKHbdWDnEQ_AUICSgC&biw=1684&bih=759&dpr=0.95#imgrc=JY_of92BCqEb0M%3A

Here's a worm blower I use
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CffQNFnH7_Q

Damn...I got a lot of respect for all the knowledge you have. It looks like it'll take me some time because i'm a slow learner.

I get frustrated easily when trying to learn something new, but I will definitely heed your advice.

Thanks.

[COnDEMnED]

Damn...I got a lot of respect for all the knowledge you have. It looks like it'll take me some time because i'm a slow learner.

I get frustrated easily when trying to learn something new, but I will definitely heed your advice.

Thanks.
Here's a trick of the trade. When you go to the bait store for the first time and ask them for some worms, they're going to ask you what kind. Meal worms ( small maggot like ), small night crawlers ( earth worm), or large night crawler. You want to go with large night crawlers. In a box of worms there's roughly 10 worms per box. When you get large night crawlers, they can get as big as 5 or 6 inches per worm. If you're ever fishing on a budget....which I have done... nothing is harder than deciding between bait or beer... you can cut the large worms into thirds, turning one box of worms into 3 boxes of small worms. And you can still make them float with the worm blower.

I would recommend any 5-7 foot Ugly Stick fishing rod, medium to heavy action or any 5-7 foot Eagle Claw water eagle fishing rod, medium to heavy action.

The reel that's going to come with the polls are going to be shit. If you can swing it, ask the guy in the bait store what a good reel is for around 25-30 bucks. When you get your new reel, you will want him to put new line on it for you. Ask him for his best line in 6 pound test line. The brand will probably be Trilene. Most people use anywhere from 2 pound, 4 pound, to 6 pound. Higher the number the stronger the line. People may give you shit for 6 pound test because its not "sportsman" like to the fish, but **** them, were trying to catch fish, and you're new.

Here's the Ugly Stick website
http://www.uglystik.com/uglystik-rods-spinning-rods/

Very popular rod, you will almost guarantee find it in any bait store near you.

Here's Eagle Claw Water Eagle
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Eagle-Claw-Water-Eagle-trade-Spinning-Rods/738908.uts

Also very popular, you'll have no problem finding these. I'm currently using 2 of these.

[stalkerforlife]

Here's a trick of the trade. When you go to the bait store for the first time and ask them for some worms, they're going to ask you what kind. Meal worms ( small maggot like ), small night crawlers ( earth worm), or large night crawler. You want to go with large night crawlers. In a box of worms there's roughly 10 worms per box. When you get large night crawlers, they can get as big as 5 or 6 inches per worm. If you're ever fishing on a budget....which I have done... nothing is harder than deciding between bait or beer... you can cut the large worms into thirds, turning one box of worms into 3 boxes of small worms. And you can still make them float with the worm blower.

I would recommend any 5-7 foot Ugly Stick fishing rod, medium to heavy action or any 5-7 foot Eagle Claw water eagle fishing rod, medium to heavy action.

The reel that's going to come with the polls are going to be shit. If you can swing it, ask the guy in the bait store what a good reel is for around 25-30 bucks. When you get your new reel, you will want him to put new line on it for you. Ask him for his best line in 6 pound test line. The brand will probably be Trilene. Most people use anywhere from 2 pound, 4 pound, to 6 pound. Higher the number the stronger the line. People may give you shit for 6 pound test because its not "sportsman" like to the fish, but **** them, were trying to catch fish, and you're new.

Here's the Ugly Stick website
http://www.uglystik.com/uglystik-rods-spinning-rods/

Very popular rod, you will almost guarantee find it in any bait store near you.

Here's Eagle Claw Water Eagle
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Eagle-Claw-Water-Eagle-trade-Spinning-Rods/738908.uts

Also very popular, you'll have no problem finding these. I'm currently using 2 of these.

:applause: :cheers:

Bass Pro Shop is about to open in my town...is that a good place to go or are they considered overpriced?

[COnDEMnED]

:applause: :cheers:

Bass Pro Shop is about to open in my town...is that a good place to go or are they considered overpriced?
Bass Pro Shop is awesome. The prices are pretty competitive. Bring the kids. They have water falls, streams, and ponds throughout the store on the lower floor with a bunch of 2-5 pound trout you can look at and feed. Some also have a rock wall you can climb for free. It's got a safety harness and a dude watching at the bottom if anything goes wrong. Totally fun and safe. The people in the fishing department will be knowledgeable and show you everything you would need. Also a good gun and camping store if you need any of that stuff.

[COnDEMnED]

You're in Florida right? Here's the Florida Fish and Wildlife Website.
http://myfwc.com/license/recreational/freshwater-fishing/
Looks like a fishing license for you would cost 17 bucks for one year or 79 bucks for a 5 year. I'm super jealous of those prices, lol.

Your kids could fish free until they reach 16, in which it would be another 17 bucks each.

I don't see a trout stamp available for Florida, so you wont have to worry about that. But I also don't see a second rod stamp either, so that's kind of a bummer.

If you like fishing and you wanted to do the lifetime license like I have, you can find that here:http://myfwc.com/license/recreational/lifetime-licenses/#price

Lifetime freshwater license for you would be $301.50

Lifetime Sportsman License (Freshwater/Saltwater/Hunting) for you would be $1001.50

Doing some research I found that you wont have freshwater trout in Florida, but you will have bass, catfish, and a variety of little sun fish, which is just as fun. You can catch them with worms or lures.

Some fish you may catch are an invasive species. Meaning they were imported from other countries and eat off and kill the native species. Check your local fishing store for more information about these. If you catch them, you may be required to kill them/ toss them up on the bank to die. These fish would be Snakehead catfish and Peacock bass.

Here's a video of some Florida freshwater fishing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo3jJCWOKqY

[Smoke117]

Just teach them how to get food the way you do...welfare.