[ He pulls the line back in. This is a pretty basic, compact sort of fishing pole, nothing special, just something he can take with him when he goes. ]

The bait's something that's more or less a worm. Might work, might not. [ He indicates a little pail next to him where a few more insects are squirming. ] Found them by turning over a log.

Small hook, small line. You see the knot? [ Secured onto the hook. It's small and precise, professional. The worm is dead, pierced on the hook four times. ] Now, I've seen a lot of them over there, where the current's slow. What's next - you cast it, like this - [ He demonstrates a sideways motion, like skipping a rock ] to the spot you'd like it.

Then you wait.

[ He offers her the pole. Best way to learn is by doing. ]