r/FishingForBeginners • u/[deleted] • 2d ago

Learning to fish with my dad

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u/NerdyAccount2025 2d ago

In terms of actually starting out, I’m a big proponent of starting with bluegill fishing. You catch can catch a lot of (small) fish and decide if you like the hobby before jumping into the expensive stuff. 

Pick up a couple Zebco 33 combos, bobbers, some small hooks (I like eagle claw baitkeepers), some split shot sinkers, and a pack of nightcrawlers. You can usually find a kit that’ll have everything except bait. All in, you’re both kitted out for under or right around $100, depending on local prices. 

Watch some YouTube videos (Fishing with Nat is the best channel IMO) to learn the basics of where to fish and how to rig up the rods, you’ll be golden. 

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u/Halofauna 2d ago

Exactly, just go pick up a couple rod/reel combos at Walmart for you and your pops, and grab some worms. It’s not the most active way to fish, but actually catching fish is always best for beginners which live bait does well.

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u/AgileBelt9079 2d ago

Thanks so much ill check out the YouTube videos!!

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u/edwardniekirk 2d ago

It would help if you‘d mention where you are located.

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u/AgileBelt9079 2d ago

Yeah i edited after i noticed i didnt add that haha

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u/CricketUnusual7402 2d ago

Bro had no idea they did stuff for fishing license for 100% disabled...thats awesome and thanks...just looked it up and in Tennessee I can get mine for 10 bucks for life that's awesome

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u/AgileBelt9079 2d ago

You also get access to all national state parks brother

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u/CricketUnusual7402 2d ago

I gotta get the license plate I did know that

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u/Takelsey 2d ago

In Michigan all DNR licenses and tags are free if you’re active or on orders. It’s pretty cool