learn at the water's edge,
not the hard way
27 quick manuals with step-by-step instructions, common mistakes and a checklist. They work without internet once you've opened them once.
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first fishing trip: from zero to the water's edge
For anyone who has never fished: license, where to go, a cheap kit that works, how to rig a bobber line, how to bait the hook and what to do when the fish bites.
6 minfishing pond and pay lake: how it works and how to catch fish
How the charging works, the rules you will find, the lake fish (tilapia, tambacu, pacu), dough and feed, three rigs, the best times, and the etiquette for fishing without trouble with your neighbor.
4 minfishing with kids: safe, simple and fun
How to take a child fishing without scares: life jacket and supervision, hook and spine safety, gear that won't tangle, how to keep the fun going, and what the law says about licenses for minors.
5 minbeach fishing for beginners
Where to cast the line, how to use the tide, which rod and rig are enough to start, sand baits, sea rules, and how to fish without risking the waves.
6 minfrom hook to pot: killing, cleaning, preserving and preparing
The path of the fish you are going to eat: checking whether you may keep it, quick and humane killing, bleeding, ice, transport within the law, cleaning, tilapia fillet and kitchen care.
basic sonar: how to read the fishfinder
Understand how sonar sees underwater, what each mark on the screen means, and how to adjust the unit to find bottom, structure and fish.
imaging: down, side and live sonar
How to read down imaging, side imaging and live sonar to find structure, confirm fish and get back to the right spot.
spinning reel: setting up, adjusting and caring for it
From a properly filled spool to drag set with a scale: the basics for the reel to work for you and last for years.
baitcasting reel: setting up and casting without backlash
How the brakes work, how to set spool tension, how to use your thumb, and what to do when backlash appears.
how to read a rod: action, power and line rating
What the numbers and letters engraved on the rod mean, and how to match rod, line, lure and reel for each kind of fishing.
essential fishing knots
Nine knots that solve almost everything: tying hooks and lures, joining lines, connecting braid to leader and making loops. Step by step, what each one is for and how strong it is.
precision casting
Overhead, sidearm, pitching, flipping and skipping: when to use each, how to aim at structure, and why the first cast to a spot is the one that gets the most bites.
fly fishing in brazil: first steps
How to choose gear by its number, rig the backing, line, leader and tippet, make a basic cast, and which flies to use for peacock bass, golden dorado and snook.
how to read the river
Where fish are in each type of water, from rapids and swirls to bay mouths and corixo channels, and how river level changes everything.
how to read the beach and rocky shore
Find troughs, sandbars and rip currents, choose tide and time, and fish the rocky shore without risking your life.
tides and moon in fishing
Spring and neap tides, high and low tide, slack water, rising and falling tide, tide tables and solunar theory: what really matters and how to use it without fanaticism.
how weather affects fish
Pressure, cold fronts, friagem (cold spells), wind, rain and water temperature: what changes in fish behavior, and how to read the app's index, confidence and forecast horizon.
catch and release done right
Releasing only counts if the fish survives. Right gear, little time out of water, proper handling, the right hook, care with barotrauma and revival against the current.
water safety
Life vest, navigation plan, lightning, wind and waves, hypothermia, dehydration, first-aid kit and the paperwork the Navy requires.
first aid while fishing
What to do about a hook stuck in the skin, stingray and catfish stings, piranha bites, line cuts, sunburn, heat exhaustion and drowning. It doesn't replace a first-aid course or medical care.
fish preservation and cleaning
Quick killing, bleeding, the right amount of ice, a well-used cooler, filleting and transport within the law. Fish handled well on the boat is worth twice as much at the table.
GPS and marking spots
Waypoints, routes, tracks, nautical charts, and how to save and share fishing spots without losing secrecy or safety.
bow-mount electric motor
What it's for, how to use the virtual anchor, sizing the battery and range, and reaching structure without spooking fish.
trolling (rodada) and steep-bank fishing in the pantanal
How to rig your gear, choose bait, feel the bottom, decide between anchoring and trolling, the best times, and respect for fishing guides and riverside communities.
how to work artificial lures
Zara, prop bait, popper, jerkbait, shad, jig, spoon and spinnerbait: the right movement for each and how to adjust the rhythm to water temperature and fish activity.
surf and rocky shore rigs
Paternoster, 2-to-3-hook rig, pyramid sinker, feeder float for mullet and a rig for pompano, with practical measurements and the shock leader that prevents accidents.
planning a fishing trip
How to choose the season and destination, get licenses, choose between a live-aboard boat and a lodge, bring your rods, pack, and use the app's 14 to 28-day forecast to pick your dates.
first fishing trip: from zero to the water's edge
For anyone who has never fished: license, where to go, a cheap kit that works, how to rig a bobber line, how to bait the hook and what to do when the fish bites.
fishing pond and pay lake: how it works and how to catch fish
How the charging works, the rules you will find, the lake fish (tilapia, tambacu, pacu), dough and feed, three rigs, the best times, and the etiquette for fishing without trouble with your neighbor.
fishing with kids: safe, simple and fun
How to take a child fishing without scares: life jacket and supervision, hook and spine safety, gear that won't tangle, how to keep the fun going, and what the law says about licenses for minors.
beach fishing for beginners
Where to cast the line, how to use the tide, which rod and rig are enough to start, sand baits, sea rules, and how to fish without risking the waves.
from hook to pot: killing, cleaning, preserving and preparing
The path of the fish you are going to eat: checking whether you may keep it, quick and humane killing, bleeding, ice, transport within the law, cleaning, tilapia fillet and kitchen care.