Technique Learn from the inevitable mistakes. Remember that you are inexperienced and you are out there to learn. Don't expect miracles. It will come to you in good time. Patients in fishing is well rewarded.
Perseverance is the key to results.
Many fruitless hours will be spent and at times you will wonder if it is all worth while. Results are only achieved by putting in the hours, keep looking for that productive stretch of water. Mother nature can be very helpful. There are many signs that a watchful eye can pick up. Marlin aren't the only gamefish to inhabit our coastal waters either.