We will be focusing
on Lakes & ponds , Rivers & streams , and Reservoir shorelines

Common fish:

• Largemouth bass
  
• Bluegill / sunfish
  
• Crappie
  
• Perch
  
• Catfish
  
• Trout
  (stocked in many NJ/NY waters)

How to fish :

• Cast bait out
• Let it sit (on or near the bottom)
• Wait for a bite

Best rigs for beach fishing:

• Fish finder rig
• Hi-lo rig

bait:

• Nightcrawlers
• Trout worms

Lures:

• Soft Plastic Worms(Bass)
• 2 - 2.75" shad (Crappie, bluegil)
• Spinner (trout)

Equipment

• Spinning combo (6–7 ft)
• Medium or medium-light power
• 6–10 lb test line(panfish/trout)
• 10–15 lb test line (bass/catfish)
• Hooks (size 8–4/0)
• Split shot weights
• Bobbers