Before we get to this first section withing fishing techniques, let’s briefly summarize the essential bits that you should have for fishing:

• Fishing license (unless exempt).

• Knowledge of local regulations.

• FDABs - Food, drink, accident awareness (a phone), bug spray, and sun (weather) protection.

• Pliers, rod, and a reel spooled with fishing line.

• Tackle to make a fishing rig.

• Extra gear to make your experience easier.

Fishing techniques on rod-and-reel may be specialized for certain species while most are capable of capturing multiple species.

Need to mention what is trolling, jigging and casting.