my story
I’m a 16‑year‑old high school junior, and I’ve been fishing pretty much my whole life. What started as a fun thing to do as a kid turned into something I truly love. This site is where I share what I’ve learned and help other kids and beginners get started.
I caught my first fish when I was two years old with my grandfather. He kept a small boat by a dock near a bay and went fishing all the time. We’d stop at a local store, grab worms, rent kid‑size poles, and wait together. He always bought me a sparkly hook, and with his help, I caught my very first fish. It was tiny, but I felt like I had just caught a monster.
Fishing has always been catch and release in my family. My dad taught me to respect the water, protect fish, and understand how everything in nature connects. Over time, fishing became more than just casting a line—it became a way to learn and slow down.
Fishing connects me to my family, the outdoors, and a lot of great memories. This site is here to help you learn, have fun, and maybe even catch your first fish too.
Buy a fishing kit
Most sports stores sell fishing kits ( 2 links below too to make it easy) that have everything you need to start fishing., and are great for beginners.
A fishing kit usually has:
- A tackle box to hold all your fishing stuff
- A fishing rod and line. Many come ready to use, and some have a button you push to cast
- Hooks in different sizes to help you catch fish
- Bobbers, which are small floats that sit on top of the water. When a fish bites, the bobber moves
- Sinkers, which are small weights that help your bait sink down in the water
- Bait. Plastic worms work well, but real worms work even better
I**** f you are 16 years old or older, you need a fishing license to fish in public water. You gotta check the rules.
Good luck- you’re ready to start fishing!!!
download these app’s on your phone!
Fish Brain - you can see what fish people are catching near you, bait they’re using, and which ones they caught
Fishing Points - it’s cool and tells you about weather and good fishing times
Pro Angler - teaches you the basics like knots, rigs, and fish types. This one really helped me learn and get help.
Fish ID - SOOOO cool! You take a picture and find out what fish you caught!’’
my favorite places to fish
Sound Waters
I spent a lot of time researching and found a program close to home to help keep the new york shoreline clean! I volunteer all year round on weekends cleaning up the long island shoreline, picking up trash people leave behind. The best part is that all of this happens on the Long Island Sound—so it feels personal. I’m doing something I care about while helping protect a place that means a lot to me and spend so much time around. I added links to the program if oyu want to get involved, and something else I learned about is they also have a summer camp! You can learn sailing, canoeing, and kayaking, which is pretty awesome.
