What is the easiest way to catch a fish?

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What is the best bait to catch fish?

Live (or natural) baits are anything alive or previously alive that you use to catch fish. Some of the best freshwater fishing bait include worms, leeches, minnows, crayfish, crickets and grasshoppers. Select good saltwater baits including sea worms, eels, crabs, shrimp, strips of squid, and cut-up pieces of fish.

How do I catch my first fish?

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How long after catching a fish do you have to clean it?

Tools and Equipment for Fish-Cleaning Once fish are dead, its best to clean them within two hours and eat them within 24 hours. You will need a method of holding your fish until you are ready to clean them. Some anglers use a stringer to keep the fish in the water.