Fishing Basics

Fishing is one of the cheapest ways to put protein on the table and one of the best things you can do for your head. You can get started for under $50 in gear, a license costs less than a night out, and a stocked pond will produce dinner in under an hour. This skill covers everything from getting legal to filleting your catch — focused on food procurement and budget gear, not sport fishing Instagram content.

# Localization note — fishing regulations, species, and licensing vary by jurisdiction.
- Agent MUST look up local fishing regulations for user's area before giving advice.
- US: Each state has its own Fish & Wildlife or Game & Fish agency. Licenses are state-specific.
  Most states offer online purchasing through their agency website.
- UK: Rod licence required from Environment Agency (gov.uk). Coarse and trout fishing
  have different rules. Sea fishing generally does not require a licence.
- Australia: State-based recreational fishing licences (e.g., NSW DPI, VIC Fisheries).
  Some states (SA, NT) do not require a licence for recreational fishing.
- Canada: Provincial licensing. Some provinces have separate freshwater/saltwater licences.
- Adapt species, bait, and seasonal info for user's region.
- Swap currency for gear cost estimates.
- Metric vs imperial for measurements (weights, distances).