For the beginning angler, a fishing instructor will enhance your fishing experience greatly. He will be able to show you how to do things that might seem complicated to the uninitiated, like how to tie on hooks and use your rod correctly. He will also give your invaluable advice as to the best bait to use for which fish, good spots to fish in and what sort of gear you will need and how to use it. So where can you find a good fishing instructor?

There are several places to look. The Internet is as good as any place to start your search. If you type "fishing instructor" into your search bar you'll come up with any number of websites that advertise fishing instructors. If you don't want to go to the trouble and expense of actual lessons, you should be able to purchase and download how-to videos or books on all the basics of fishing.

Many web sites that offer fishing tours or packages also include the cost of an instructor with the package, so this could be good way to go. One the other hand, a bit of knowledge previous to your trip will mean more time spent in the actual fishing than in the learning how to do it.

The library is a great place for free resources of all kinds, including fishing. By making use of your local library, you'll have the benefit of advice given by a number of fishing experts. Though handy, this could more than likely be a bit more general than you may need. There is nothing like person-to-person contact when it comes to being shown a skill like fishing.

Look in the telephone directory or the newspaper for other guides to fishing instructors. Specialist fishing magazines are another source. There are sure to be advertisements for fishing instructors in the back of most of these magazines. All you'll need to do is choose the most appropriate one for your needs. You could also check with your local county office. Many places have volunteer fishing instructors, in which case you'll get the benefit of lessons for free.

If you decide to do a spot of deep-sea fishing and go on a charter boat, you'll find that provision has usually been made for the beginner to learn the basics on the job, so to speak. But just make sure when you book in that this is the case, then you won't be disappointed.

You may also be able to find a fishing instructor advertising in the window of a tackle shop. One thing's for sure, once you learn the basics of fishing you'll be 'hooked'.