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3 Things Every New Angler Should Know (Fishing Tips for Beginners)

Fish at dawn and dusk, keep your gear simple, and cast near structure. Three things that help new anglers catch more fish.

What you'll learn

  1. Fish dawn and dusk. One. Go at dawn or dusk, when fish feed near the surface. The light is soft, the water is cool, and the bite is best. Midday sun in summer sends fish deep and makes them sluggish.
  2. Keep it simple. Two. Start with a simple rod, a few hooks, and live worms. You don't need a tackle box full of lures to catch panfish or bass. Master one basic setup before you spend a dime on more.
  3. Fish the structure. Three. Cast near structure, not open water. Fish gather around docks, fallen logs, weed beds, and drop-offs where they find food and cover. Aim for the edges of those spots and you'll get more bites.

Full transcript

on. Go at dawn or dusk when fish feed near the surface. The light is soft, the water is cool, and the bite is best. Midday sun and summer sends fish deep and makes them sluggish. 2. Start with a simple rod, a few hooks and live worms. You don't need a tackle box full of lures to catch pan fish or bass. Master one basic setup before you spend a dime on more. 3. Cast near structure, not open water. Fish gather around docks, fallen logs, weed beds, and drop off where they find food and cover. Aim for the edges of those spots and you'll get more bites.

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