# New to Fishing, New t the forums

**URL:** https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-to-fishing-new-t-the-forums/151460
**Category:** Introductions Board
**Created:** [June 9, 2009, 5:09am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-to-fishing-new-t-the-forums/151460 "2009-06-09T05:09:03Z")
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### Author: ![jkru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/838e76/32.png) [@jkru](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/jkru)
#### Post date: [June 9, 2009, 5:09am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-to-fishing-new-t-the-forums/151460/1 "2009-06-09T05:09:03Z")

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First off I have to admit I know nothing about fishing. I couldnt even identify the fish if I did catch one.There is so much information its kind of overwhemling not sure where to begin.

I live in Washington State. Im often out on the sound or lake washington.

I am not sure what kind of fishing rod to buy. I just baught one and im pretty sure its the wrong rod..

Its 7’ rod with a pen 500 reel. It doesnt have a level wind..

I want to fish for salmon and lake trout. Is that rod a ok starting point?

Were should I post such questions?

Thanks in advance!!

JKru

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### Author: ![macfly55](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8e8cbc/32.png) [@macfly55](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/macfly55)
#### Post date: [June 9, 2009, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-to-fishing-new-t-the-forums/151460/2 "2009-06-09T16:00:35Z")

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jkru.. welcome to the site.. and just remember.. we all have to start somewhere.. so with that in mind.. here is a link to the [Washington Forum](http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?category=58) where you can post your question to local anglers who might be able to help you .. good luck..

MacFly

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### Author: ![wiperhunter2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/3d9bf3/32.png) [@wiperhunter2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/wiperhunter2)
#### Post date: [June 9, 2009, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-to-fishing-new-t-the-forums/151460/3 "2009-06-09T17:41:08Z")

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Welcome to the site Jkru, here is a link to the trout and salmon board, you can also ask your question there.  
[http://www.bigfishtackle.com/forum/gforum.cgi?forum=166](http://www.bigfishtackle.com/forum/gforum.cgi?forum=166)  
Good luck. WH2

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### Author: ![Dryrod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Dryrod](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Dryrod)
#### Post date: [June 9, 2009, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-to-fishing-new-t-the-forums/151460/4 "2009-06-09T21:04:10Z")

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_ **Hi ther jkru and welcome to our forum. You live in a great area to do salt or fresh water fishing. As MacFly pointed out the Washington board is a good place to start. We also have a fresh water & salt water forums where you can also post your questions. Good luck.** _