~Gone Fishin' A Few Quick Beginners Tips. þ When starting out, you'll find that the best bait is live stuff. þ The flexible 7 foot rod with standard reel is probably the best setup for a beginner. All fish will be easier to bring in with this especially the bigger ones. þ If the game is running a little slow, turn off the background sounds and the detail of the shoreline. þ Exceeding the maximum line tension whilst fighting a fish may result in a broken line, so always follow the recommendations for lure speed and line tension.