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Question

My boyfriend fishes all the time for his whole life and i never tried it until i met him. i really enjoy it, but i want to get better. the problem is he is not a very good teacher, and he gets upset really fast if i don't catch on immediatly. i really want to learn so i can enjoy going out on the lake with him and not feel like i'm holding him back. how/what/where is a good place to learn. i live in cleveland ohio area. thanks!

Answer 1

Go to your nearest sports store where they sell fishing gear. They should know where you can get lessons or offer advice.

Answer 2

I cant help you with the "where" part cause Im not from your neck of the woods. However, the "how" and "what" are manageable. First get a pole. Not one with a sissy closed face reel, but an open faced one. Make sure your line is 6-8 lb test (it will say on the spool when you buy it). This weight of line is very versatile. Tie a snap swivel on the end of the line using the FISHERMENS KNOT. Its a simple knot, Google it! If your shopping at Wal-Mart, get a Bumble Bug. Its a lure that resembles a bumble bee. Very good for many fish, my personal fave. Also get a silver Rapala. These are equally effective. If you dont catch fish with one, you will with the other. Practice casting at home in the yard with some kind of weight with no hooks on it. When you get to the lake cast out your line, and retrieve it slowly, and give it an occassional twitch. If you dont catch more than your man. Return the pole and lures to Wally World and take up another hobby.

Answer 3

As others have already stated you can ask a local tackle store and see what help they can offer, some are very good at this and some are not, but worth a try.

There may be some local fishing clubs in your area, your tackle store may have information, or see if you local newspaper sports section has an outdoor page that may be of some help. These clubs usually meet once or twice a month and sometimes will have seminars and classes for all levels of experience. The clubs in my area also sponsor trips that are for the purpose of helping people in your position.

Books are another good way to begin to learn. One book that I can recommend is "Fishing for Dummies" by Peter Kaminsky. This is a great resource, shows a lot of basic techniques that are are presented in a fun and easy to understand way. Check it out at Amazon.

Finally, check with your local community college and see if they offer anything through their Adult Education program if they have one. I have seen classes offered in my area and in fact I am working on an outline for such a class on beginning Rod Building. They usually only go for a couple of Saturdays and are very reasonable.

Hope this helps.

Answer 4

Just explain that you do love fishing with him, but you want to learn how do become a good fisherwoman, so please be patient with you! This is important too for the long run for you both! You want to see how patient he is with you now, when you are maybe married later on, and with the kids you may end up having together! I hope you both have a great time whatever amount of fish you may catch!

Answer 5

there is only one way to become a better fisherman,ask and experience.being your in a hurry secretly ask the locals all your questions,fisherman are always happy to share there knowledge.ive been fishing51 years.someone gave this advice when i was in your predicament as a kid,sureee i read some but nothing in a book matches the knowledge and wisdom of an experence fisherman.your inquires will be answered happily.in time you will be realizing the knowledge you gained from asking will far surpass what is written.i know longer read them,ive surpassed there info primarily by asking locals and execution.good luck

Answer 6

There are many great books written on the subject that can teach you a fair amount...... and many brilliant online articles if you know where to look.

Here's an extremely good book I recommend:
http://astore.amazon.com/wormdanglecou-20/detail/1585747823/102-2192005-1994559

And here's a guide to getting started I've got on the fishing section of my website, which is a bit cackhanded in places, but tells you a fair bit about what you need to know:
http://www.john-duck.co.uk/html/how_to_start.html

See also this online video, featuring the greatest documentary on fishing ever created:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3053339337350869674

Answer 7

K8e,
Not a place in Cleveland but this link will help ya' out. Got ta' remember fishing = patience and that be a "two way street" ie., your boyfriend. This link will give ya' an upper hand and who knows the tables may just turn, it might be you loosin' patience, what with the possibility of ya' "hangin' " (catchin'), BIGGER fish then him! Good luck to ya' ;) ;)...

Go through this site annnnd ya' might even want ta' put it on your computer bookmarks for future reference.

http://www.angelfire.com/ia3/fishing/index.html

Answer 8

i used to go into a field and practice my casting put a small target at different distances and put on different lures then you will get practice with changing your tackle and accuracy then its just a case of tying your knots also when you cast if your lure gets hooked up when you reel in walk towards it slowly making it seem like you have a fish fighting on the line it will give you an idea of how much strain you can put on a fish with your rod and line. hope this helps. ps its a shame your boyfriend cant be more patient with you i know several woman that have given up because the men they were with used to get impatient with them and its a bloody shame

Answer 9

Reading books, going to a small lake watching fishing videos really help also your boyfriend needs to be more respectful of you and should not talk to you the way he does, I think the problem is him and not your fishing

Answer 10

Maybe you could get a weight (no hook) for the end of your fishing pole and practice casting in your backyard. Fishing is easy.. Use live bait to catch the most, casting is probly most important.. because you're going to piss him off if you get your hook caught in the lily pads or a tree too many times.

Answer 11

i have answered this ? many time BUT LOVE TOO!!! )practice yard ,creek, boat, bank -- believe it or not have fished 30+ years and if i go out one mourn. for just 10 to 30 cast i still learn some thing so there is NOTHING LIKE TIME ON THE WATER!!! E1 was catching fish pitch in bushes (in real tight ) so i went from 5 gal. bucket,coffee can to paper cut !!!point (__watch from better anglers and learn ,read,, and practice,,,!!!!!GET ON THE WATER!!!!!!!!!!