With this encyclopedia of fishing information here, what would be the core/building blocks I should learn first before I overwhelm myself?

Hello fellow anglers,

I’ll start by introducing myself. I’m Cale Williams, I am in my 40’s and live in eastern Nebraska. I started fishing in my early days as a kid and have fond memories of it. I recently picked up a rod and reel again about 3 years ago and a lot has changed. Not so much in regards to fishing itself, but the my understanding of how many levels there are to it. I’m not just doing it as a past time, but as a small part of self improvement. With too much information widely available on the internet, I wanted to hear from the horse’s mouth and from everyone else who choose to follow.

I want to improve on all my techniques, but don’t know where to start. I have invested in a xtr and now have more capabilities to fish than ever. What would you all suggest I do? Master one lure or a limited number. I have a lot of options around me and I like to take weekend trips all around the central Midwest. I happily look forward for your information.

Cheers