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Learn to Fish Series

The Beginner's Shortcut to Catching Fish

A 4-box freshwater starter series built to help beginners catch fish, build skills, and gain confidence on the water, one box at a time.

$99.99for the full 4-box series · optional rod & reel add-on

First access · launch updates · no spam, just fishing.

Beginner-friendly freshwater tackle
Step-by-step across 4 boxes
Tools, tips & accessories included
Built by PROS at MTB
Over 160 Pieces!
Everything you need (+ optional rod & reel combo available)
Our take on

A Better Way to Start Fishing

Most beginners don't need a giant tackle wall or confusing gear. They need a simple path that helps them catch a fish, understand what worked, and build from there. Learn to Fish is a 4-box progression that starts with the highest-success basics and grows into real techniques used by confident freshwater anglers.

01 Start with live bait basics
Start with live bait basics

The highest-success way to land your very first fish.

02 Build into artificial lures
Build into artificial lures

Move from waiting for fish to actively hunting them.

03 Learn real techniques
Learn real techniques

Topwater, soft plastics, and the patience that gets bites.

04 Graduate into MTB
Graduate into MTB

Fish like a regular — and keep the boxes coming.

No guesswork or overwhelm

The fastest way to get tight with a fish

Step-by-step progression
Four boxes in order with each one building on the last.
Designed for your fishery
Ponds, lakes & stocked trout rivers.
Great for the whole family
For anyone ready for time outside.
Made for first-timers • Perfect for gifting
Parents teaching kidsGrandparents giftingAlways-wanted-to adultsFamilies & beginners
COMBO!
Optional Add-On · $50–$60

Need a rod & reel? We got you.

Add this medium-light spinning rod, pre-spooled with 8 lb mono & ready to fish across all four boxes. Includes bonus tackle!

5'6" or 6' medium-light rod
3000-size spinning reel
Pre-spooled with 8 lb mono
Everything you need, nothing you don't.
the angler's journey

From Zero to Fish Hero

Each box is a chapter, building on the last so you always know what to use, where to cast, and why it works.

Included Content: "Learn to Fish" Series

Every box includes a set of video tutorials on how to fish everything in your box.

Live Bait Basics
01Goal: Catch a fish

Live Bait Basics

Start with the highest-success approach in freshwater fishing and experience the thrill of landing your first fish!

BobbersHooks · SinkersWax worms+ Polarized sunglassesPliers · Scissors · De-hooker
Box 1 • Lesson Content
Learn where fish live, how to rig live bait, and how to safely land and handle your first catch.
Cast & Retrieve
02Goal: Catch on lures

Cast & Retrieve

Move from waiting for fish to hunting for fish. Learn to cast, retrieve, feel vibration, and work beginner-friendly lures along the edges where fish feed.

Inline spinnerSmall spinnerbaitsShallow crankbaitsLipless crankbait
Box 2 • Lesson Content
Learn how to read water, different casting techniques, how to retrieve, feel vibration, and set the hook properly.
See & Feel the Bite
03Goal: Real technique

See & Feel the Bite

This is where beginners start to feel like anglers. Watch explosive topwater strikes, learn subtle soft-plastic presentations, and discover how slowing down leads to more bites.

Topwater popperProp / buzzbaitNed rigWacky wormsTexas rig setup
Box 3 • Lesson Content
Learn how to properly rig soft plastics for various applications and proper retrieval techniques for topwater lures & more.
Fish Like a Pro
04The Graduation Box

Fish Like a Pro

The final box feels like a true Mystery Tackle Box experience. It gives new anglers a taste of what comes next — plus an exclusive offer to graduate into the monthly MTB lineup.

Premium hardbaitsPre-rigged swimbaitUnderspinBass jig & trailerTackle storage
Box 4 • Lesson Content
Learn how to fish in less-than-favorable conditions, read the water like a pro, and advanced rigging and fishing techniques.
From first cast to "FISH ON!"

Start their fishing obsession

For kids, parents, or future fishing buddies, Learn to Fish turns “I have no idea what I’m doing” into unforgettable “FISH YEAH!!" moments

Meet the Professor

A personal fishing guide in your pocket

We don't just ship you gear and wish you luck. Each box is paired with step-by-step videos and guides that show you exactly how to use everything inside, so you're never guessing on the water.

How to Tie Only 2 knots to Get Started 3:10
Box 1 · Knots
How to Tie Only 2 knots to Get Started
How to Properly Rig a Ned Rig 2:25
Box 2 · RIGGING
How to Properly Rig a Ned Rig
Find the Edge: Where Fish Hide 4:05
Box 3 · Reading Water
Find the Edge: Where Fish Hide
Work a Topwater for Explosive Strikes 3:48
Box 4 · Technique
Work a Topwater for Explosive Strikes
What's included

A fishbrary full of content

Scan a QR code in any box and pick up right where you are in the journey.

Step-by-step rigging videos for every item
Knot tutorials made for total beginners
"Where to cast" edge guides for any water
Species ID cheat sheets & handling tips
QR codes in every box → instant how-tos
Email tips timed to your progress
Good questions

Before You Cast Off

Do I need fishing gear already?
Nope. Each box is packed with the tackle and tools you need. If you don't own a rod and reel yet, add our optional ready-to-fish combo ($50–$60) and you're set across all four boxes.
Is this for kids or adults?
Both. Learn to Fish is built for any first-time angler: kids, teens, parents, grandparents, and adults who always wanted to learn. It's approachable without feeling like a toy.
What kind of fish can I catch with it?
Freshwater favorites: bass, trout, bluegill, and crappie. The early boxes focus on the highest-success species, then Box 3 leans into bass technique.
Where can I use the boxes?
Anywhere you fish freshwater — local ponds, lakes, and stocked trout areas. Every box includes a "Where to Look" lesson that teaches you how to read whatever water is near you.
Is live bait included?
Box 1 includes wax worms plus everything to rig them. After that, you'll graduate to artificial lures and soft plastics, so you learn to catch fish without relying on live bait.
What happens after the fourth box?
You graduate. Box 4 feels like a true Mystery Tackle Box experience and includes an exclusive offer to keep fishing with monthly MTB boxes.
When does it launch?
Soon. Join the launch list and you'll be first to know the drop date, plus get first access and early-availability updates.
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