Finding The Fish – Beginner Module

Welcome to the Salt Strong Fishing School!

This is Lesson #1 in the BEGINNER module.

Mobile Users: all 3 modules are found down below the video lessons

Equipment Used In This Video

As mentioned in this lesson, there are often WAY more fish under bridges than most people think.

Here’s a fun video showing exactly how many are down there when a camera is dropped down close to the underwater structure.

Homework

In order to ensure that you can quickly find the best spots to catch fish, make sure to watch this quick lesson that shows a fun homework assignment that’ll result in you have at least 3 great spots to fish the next time you have some open time.

As always, please use the Comments section below if you have any questions… we’re here to help.

Tight Lines!

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albert
19 days ago

Um what is the name of that software online again? can i do this with a garmin?

Hugh Keough
1 month ago

I recently joined and passed my first Beginner Section fishing Quiz with 100%! I wish they have fishing test when I was in high school AND anyone ever take a fishing course in college?

TL TL
1 month ago

Hey guys. Awesome videos! I was wondering if you pay attention to the solunar tables to determine best feeding times. Does that play into your strategies very much?

Andrew Poquette
1 month ago

I just asked about hook size and weights/sinkers, but I also forgot to ask about advice on using a leader line and what lb test I should be using?

Andrew Poquette
1 month ago

I’m a beginner, just starting out with inshore fishing. I’m taking my younger kids (13-14 years old) and want them to get ANY action. I’m not worried about the size of fish or anything, just want them to reel in some fish. What type and size hook do you recommend for fishing live shrimp near bridges as you did in this video? Also, any recommendations on weight size?

Ronald Williamson
1 month ago

I have been inshore fishing for a couple years now, mostly surf fishing. I’ve had some luck catching pompano, but not consistent. I have been trying to inshore fishing for redfish and trout since early fall I have fished a couple times a week since September and have only Caught 2 keepers, so I joined this group because I’ve figured out I must be doing something wrong! After watching this 1st lesson boy I was right ! I’m excited to be a part of this group of anglers willing to teach an old dog some new tricks. Thanks for making this learning experience easier for me to learn how to not come home skunked and broke from losing tackle and not having any fish to show for the loss. I can’t wait to receive my fist order and take the slam shady for a 1st try

Sara Delgado
2 months ago

Good lesson. I have never fished from a bridge but you’ve convinced me to give it a try. I usually fish from a kayak or a boat, but frequently the current is too strong and I don’t have a trolling motor yet. Now I can add fishing from a bridge to my arsenal 🙂

John Day
2 months ago

Lots of information that I can use especially the Contour portion of the lesson. I am on the intercoastal and the Atlantic and I fish from the shore or from Bridges. I have never caught a fish in the intercoastal here across from my house. So I look forward to trying the spots with the greatest Shelf. I love the smart fishing spots because they have a public land layer where I can find parks or public lands from which the fish. I am 10 miles or more from the inlets at Sebastian and at Jetty Park in Cocoa Beach. I don’t believe we have much current being that far from the Jetties. Do I need to move closer to the inlets? am 4 miles from the beach and have a Surf Rod and gear all set up already. Can anybody recommend anything different I would need to do at the beach or direct me to some lessons are groups that meet who are interested in surf fishing. I’m going to deal out for my first try never had a dad never learned to fish so it is something I’ve always wanted to do with my daughter and granddaughter. Thanks a lot for these lessons and for any help I can get.

Danny LeBlanc
2 months ago

During this period of downtime for me, fishing, I have dedicated myself to reviewing the fundamental fishing techniques. As I have consistently emphasized to my field paramedics, regardless of one’s advanced training level, mastering the basic techniques is paramount for ensuring the safety of the patient. Therefore, I am actively practicing and performing the basic fishing techniques as a student, not a teacher.

Thank you, Luke. I did indeed acquire some fundamental techniques, which I promptly applied during my subsequent fishing excursion.

Sherelle Montague
2 months ago

Would this work with a popping cork as well or do the big fish only hang in the bottom- hence the weight? Thanks!