Outdoor Skills
Fishing Fundamentals
Learn to Fish the Right Way — From Gear to Release
12 lessons4 modules9h 0m durationbeginner level
About this course
Fishing Fundamentals teaches you how to choose the right rod, reel, and line for the species you are targeting, how to execute both spinning and baitcasting casts with accuracy, and how to read water to predict where fish are holding. You will tie the five most important terminal tackle knots, compare bait and lure strategies, and practice proper catch-and-release handling that maximises fish survival. The course closes with licensing requirements, Leave No Trace ethics, and a gear checklist that keeps costs sensible for beginners.
Curriculum
Module 1: Gear Selection and Setup
- Rods: Action, Power, and LengthPreview
- Reels: Spinning vs Baitcasting🔒
- Line Types and Spooling🔒
Module 2: Casting Techniques
- The Spinning Overhead Cast🔒
- Baitcasting: Setup and Braking🔒
- Retrievals and Lure Action🔒
Module 3: Terminal Tackle and Knots
- The Five Essential Angling Knots🔒
- Hooks, Weights, and Swivels🔒
- Common Freshwater Rigs🔒
Module 4: Reading Water, Bait Strategy, and Catch-and-Release
- Reading Water — Rivers and Lakes🔒
- Bait vs Lure: Selecting the Right Presentation🔒
- Catch-and-Release and Licensing Basics🔒
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