New to fishing? A paypond is the best place to practise and learn

Angler Khor Chee An, 20, practising his lure-fishing techniques in a paypond in Kamunting, Perak. — Photos: Arnold Loh

Tenderfoot anglers can have a tough time finding chances to learn.

Let’s say you are new to fishing and befriend a seasoned angler, and you ask this person to take you fishing someday. One of two things is likely to happen: you’ll get a flat no, or that “someday”, which never comes.