Hey everyone; I've been a lurker for a while but now I have finally decided ( by chance ) to start fishing. I got some equipment as a gift from a friend, and now since I have time I would like to start.
I understand that fishing is not a "do X get fish" type of thing, it's more based off of experience and you're knowledge of the fish and the area, which I have none of. Aside from the internet that is.
I was given a Shimano Solara SLS 70-M2 rod and a Rapala halo reel with some monofilament line on it
https://rapala.ca/products/halo-spinning
I've had a WIN card for a while and can get a license quickly.
Given that I have these 2 items, don't have a boat ( only a sedan); what would you tell me to go out and buy right now at my local Wal-mart or Cabelas if I were to say I wanted to go fishing this weekend, and where would you tell me to go ( near Edmonton and no boat/ability to tow a boat )
As simple as possible ( I know I'm being needy ) something like :
1.) Buy X bait & X hook from wal mart
2.) go to this water body
3.) fish.
I've spent some time watching enough videos to have a fair idea on how to tie my fishing lines and prep it all; I just need to know how to put it all in action.