Hi there!  How's it goin today?
Great! Angling is a variation of fishing by using an "angle"
I don't think I've ever been angling.  What is an angle?
It's a type of hook that attaches to a fishing line.
Ahh, yes!  That makes sense.  And do you still need bait?
The hook can be dressed with bait, but a lure is sometimes used instead.
Is that good for catching specific kinds of fish or all fish in general?
, is used in place of a hook and bait. A bite indicator such as a float, and a weight or sinker are sometimes used.
Angling is the principal method of sport fishing, but commercial fisheries also use angling methods such as longlining or trolling. Catch and release fishing is increasingly practiced by recreational fishermen. In many parts of the world, size limits apply to certain species, meaning fish below and/or above a certain size must, by law, be released.
The species of fish pursued by anglers
Angling
Angling is a method of fishing by means of an "angle" (fish hook). The hook is usually attached to a fishing line and the line is often attached to a fishing rod. Modern fishing rods are usually fitted with a fishing reel that functions as a mechanism for storing, retrieving and paying out the line. Tenkara fishing and cane pole fishing are two techniques that do not use a reel. The hook itself can be dressed with bait, but sometimes a lure, with hooks attached to it