When fishing, how long should you wait after the fish first bites to try and reel it in?

I have been fishing a few times now. Sometimes when I feel a fish biting, I reel in too soon and it goes away. Is there anyway to make sure that the fish is caught on the hook and when should I start trying to reel it in after I feel the bite?
I go fishing in a river with live worms.

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What fishing reel should I get?

Im looking for a fishing reel, something I can for both freshwater(peacock/small mouth bass) and saltwater canals( small snook), also around docks(snapper, jacks, etc.) in south florida. I was thinking something more light tackle. Maybe a medium to small sized spinning reel.

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What Fishing Rod should I Buy?

I am planning to get a pretty good size conventional reel. (Daiwa Saltist or Abu Garcia Alphamar). I need help picking out a quality rod under $100. I will be catching fish off my dock in the 25-100 pound range. Most likely Big redfish, sharks, tarpon, and stingrays. Thanks

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What kind of fishing rod and reel should I get?

We have a salt water pier near us on Galveston bay and I want to get my husband a rod and reel for his birthday. He hasn’t fished in years and they are confusing these days. What is the difference between a baitcast reel and a spinner reel? What kind is usually used for pier fishing in salt water? I don’t want to spend a lot because I don’t know if I can reawaken his interest, but I’m hoping I can.
Thanks for any advice.

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What are some things I should look for in a spinning reel fishing rod?

What should I be looking for in a spinning reel? What are important things that I should look for?

Also, what is the little switch on the reel that says ‘on’ and ‘off’?
And just one more thing, is there any way to make the handle that you rotate on the right side? I’m used to have having it on the right since I was used to a push-button rod before.

Thanks for any help.

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What should i look for when buying a new fishing rod?

I am looking to upgrade but my budget is only 40-50 dollars for a rod. i saw at my local gander mountain, and i saw a rod that had 6-7 ball bearings but it was a spinning rod but i saw another rod that was a bait casting rod but it was only 3 ball bearings. what is the difference? i had a spinning rod but i want to change to a bait casting rod. What should i get?

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Should I Become a Fly Fishing Guide?

Hello all, I am 19 years old, living in Colorado.. I am a college student in Western Colorado. I Love fly fishing an consider my self fairly experienced.. I spend my summers working at a guest ranch in the mountains, and fly fish the Big Thompson almost everyday after work ( during the summer)

anyway, I have always thought working for a fly shop, and becoming a guide sounds like the life..

-any tips for someone looking to get started?
-what are some pros and cons?
- and what does it take to be a successful guide?

Thanks guys!

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