you should try to find fish sim 2 online. its not like "Reel fishin" and the other, tournament based fishing games, as it is just about the 'fishing' side, as apposed to the competition side of the sport. but it is a european game, so there arent many venues outside of the EU. you can use float tackle (including trotting on the river pegs), ledger in fresh and saltwater, go spinning, or deadbait ect.
you choose all your gear, (could use a waggler on a beach rod if you want?) your baits everything. but as i stated, there arent many swims in north america. there is a patagonia swim though, it amuses me that i can catch oscars and peacock bass, along with arripima*
i still advise you check it out. download as many add-ons as you can. i currently have about 30 swims, and all sorts of gear. at my disposal.
might go play it in a bit. went to the lake today and lost 3 decent fish... not a good day for me.