New to freshwater fishing

[Gorgoth]

Well a bit background on my fishing. I have been fishing in the ocean since I was a child. We fish with wire all done by hand. It was how my family has always done it. Now Im trying to get into freshwater fishing. I picked up a basic pole at the nearest sports store and Im not sure what to look for in the lake,river, stream. Always what do freshwater fish like as far as bait?
I don't want to eat. I just want to take weight and a photo. All for sport. Please let me know I would love to get into this sport more. Also more from the banks then in a boat. But all info would be great.

Thanks!
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