Fishing Beginner

My grandfather used eagle claw hooks, my dad then used my grandfather's hooks, and now I use those same hooks. Keep em sharp and they'll last you a lifetime. Also you don't need that much gear, hooks, weights, line, and fishing pole is all you really need. Bobber if you're lazy and bait if you're in an area where bait can't be found easily. I prefer live bait but it's your personal preference tho.

A cheap ugly stik rod + reel can be had for $20 to get you started. Get something medium or light action, around 6'-6'6".
Hook, bobber and worms (nightcrawlers) are ubiquitous. Artificial lures are more difficult, less of a pain in the ass, but generally produce less fish than live bait.

>>1079951
See >>1078462

Not just the thread, but in the Pastebin there is a lil beginner's guide for pond and lake fishing. Pretty close to what this anon said >>1079968

And the Imgur has all sorts of random infographics.

>>1079959
>Eagle Claw
They're cheap at least.

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>>1079951
go and buy a basic set up. walmart has 50 of them to choose from.

Where did you move to?

>>1079959
>>1079968
>>1079978
Thanks!

Go to Wal-Mart and get a cheap Zebco 202 or 33 combo and one of their shit packs of panfish tackle. Works well enough and it's cheap. I used to fish with rooster tails in the creek growing up. Worms and a bobber are always a favorite as well.

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>>1082897
>get a cheap Zebco 202 or 33 combo
This. I have the Shakespear Ugly Stik combo. The only cost about $50 and don't forget to get some fishing line. Most sporting stores will put the line on the reel at no charge. They are so cheap but actually a good rod and reel and I keep one in my truck.