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If you started fishing as a child, which many of us in the industry did, it’s hard to put yourself in a newcomer’s shoes. "What do you mean, you don’t know how to hold the rod and reel? Or put bait on the hook?"

There are many very basic things people need to learn to have a successful day on the water, and that’s where Take Me Fishing comes in. We recently audited our top content for newcomers. If you’re looking to retain the influx of 2020 new anglers we’re anticipating, share these top 20 topics via your newsletter and/or social channels or create content of your own!

How to Fish

• Everything you need to start fishing
• How to catch fish
• How to set the drag
• How to set the hook
• How to store fish
• How to choose bait
• How to clean a fish
• How to cast

Fishing Knots & Rigs

• Easy fishing knots
• How to tie an arbor fishing knot

Where to Fish & Boat

• Find places to fish

Fishing Gear & Tackle

• How to string a fishing pole
• How to choose fishing hooks
• Fishing hook sizes

How to Get a Fishing License

• When do I need a fishing license?
• One day fishing license

Freshwater Fishing

• Freshwater bait and lures

Saltwater Fishing

• Saltwater bait and lures

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• The 5 secret benefits to fishing
• Tips for fishing with kids

Email RBFF Digital Strategy Director Johana Reyes with any questions on Take Me Fishing content. For more RBFF tools and resources, visit our Resource Center.