You could learn by trial and error, which is the most difficult way to learn or you could latch on to an experienced angler or hire the services of an instructor to teach you the basics.
1. Buy seasickness medication
If you plan to go out to sea with some experienced anglers (it is not advisable to go out on your own if you are just setting out in this sport) you should get yourself some sea sickness medication to prevent yourself fro ruining your fishing experience.
2. Buy a reference book
Get yourself some good fishing reference books. Do not go for the fancy expensive ones. There are a lot of fishing books at the local boo store and sifting through the pages will give you a fairly good idea of which ones are best for you.
3. Go to a party
Book yourself onto a fishing party boat. Fishing party boats provide anglers with everything they need for their fishing trip. These fishing party boats carry from 10 to 15 anglers and provide them with equipment such as rods, line and bait. The crew assists the anglers with advice and fishing techniques and when you get your first catch they will also help you get the catch off the hook.
4. Pick your pier
If you have already acquired some fishing skills with your rod and line then the best option for you is to get yourself a pier to fish from. Many coastal places have a pay-to-fish pier and these are good spots to hone your skills as an amateur angler.
5. Party or pier
Alternate between party boats and piers as many times as you can, this will help you get the experience you require to lure the kind of fish you are looking for and you get to learn from the other experience angers too. This is the best way to learn all about this exciting sport.
6. The reel deal
Ask around on the pier and party boats and also at the local sport store about the many types of fishing reel that you could use to improve your fishing skills.
There is a lot to learn like casting, tying knots, hooking bait and a lot more. Experienced anglers know exactly where the fish are biting and how to follow a particular fish they are after. Learning the habitats and feeding habits of a fish is important and can only come with experienced.