Its important to choose the right hooks and bait when fishing
Also to  make sure you are following local laws for fishing
You have to follow the law when it comes to the fish you catch
You also have to know what fish you are trying to catch before you go
Bass is very common to fish for
Freshwater and saltwater are very different 
Jigs is a common tool for most anglers
They come in many different shapes and sizes g eyes jigs  are local  hit.
You can put plastic worms on them too
Plastic and soft bait come in many colors and scents this way you dont have to use live bait.