Choosing difficult spots
Starting out in freshwater fishing, whatever your preferred technique, requires you to think about the fishing grounds you're going to choose. There are many different biotopes that can be explored, and beginners often imagine they'll be able to catch a nice trout in the shady river next door, or a nice pike in the large lake nearby.
To stack the odds in your favor, it's best to start prospecting in places that are easy to fish. Before you set out to fish a large body of water where it will be difficult to know where the fish might be, start by looking at the smaller pond near your home. On a large body of water, it's not easy to locate the fish, whereas on a smaller body of water, the chances of fishing in the right place are greater.
Don't adapt your equipment to your fishing level
Like all enthusiasts, anglers, even beginners, often dream of fishing with beautiful equipment. It's only natural, since it's also part of the pleasure of fishing. Even if your tackle budget is unlimited, when you're just starting out, it's best to fish with tackle suited to your level. Trying to master casting even before you've mastered spinning will lead to many disappointments.
Initially, you should be satisfied with mid-range equipment, which is more than sufficient for success. The advantages of top-of-the-range equipment are undeniable when you have the necessary knowledge to use it. Otherwise, it will be of no use to you during your learning period.
Fishing with more or less difficult techniques
Choosing the right fishing technique can be the key to success. Once you've decided on the species of fish you want to catch and the places you want to prospect, find out about the different techniques that can be used to achieve your goals.
For example, if you want to start trout fishing in a stream or search for perch on a body of water, opt for lure fishing with simple-to-use lures, such as the linear fishing technique. Or try bait fishing with a simple float line. It's always a good idea to try out a number of easily accessible techniques to perfect your knowledge of the environment and the fish. And don't forget that to progress faster, it's best to catch fish, whatever the technique.
