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About Us

First Cast Guide is a free resource for people who want to start freshwater fishing in the United States and do not know where to begin.

Why this site exists

Fishing advice online is often written for experts, buried under jargon, or built to sell you equipment. New anglers, parents taking their kids out for the first time, and people fishing on a budget deserve better: plain-English instructions that work at the local pond on a Saturday morning.

Meet the editor

Your Name, Founder & Editor

Freshwater angler who writes practical, no-hype guides for people catching their first fish. Replace this text with your real background: where you fish, for how long, and what you fish for.

Our editorial standards

  • Beginner first. Every guide assumes no prior knowledge and explains terms the first time they appear.
  • No product pushing. We explain how to choose gear by type, features, and price range. We do not sell products, and we do not use affiliate links.
  • Official sources for rules. License fees, seasons, and limits change. We link to state wildlife agencies instead of repeating numbers that may become outdated.
  • Updated regularly. Each article shows a "last updated" date. When we learn something better, we revise the guide.
  • Corrections welcome. If you spot a mistake, tell us and we will fix it.

How we pay for the site

First Cast Guide is free to read and supported by advertising through Google AdSense. Ads are always labeled "Advertisement" and never influence what we write. Learn more in our Privacy Policy.

A note on safety

Fishing is safe and fun when you respect the water. Wear a life jacket on boats and kayaks, watch the weather, never fish alone in risky spots, and teach kids to stay back from steep or slippery banks.