I would suggest hiring a guide. I don't know about your area but up here there are some that will even guide you for bank fishing. Ask around and get some good recommendations and make sure you tell the guide how you like to fish, then just go out and watch and learn. It will be the best money you ever spent. Otherwise join a local fishing club, one with the same conservation/political interests you have, there are usually some pretty good fishers in a club who would be willing to show you for free.

Beezer