| In the state of Texas, 2 licenses are | | | | where the best fishing ground is then |
| needed. The first is called the | | | | start from there. |
| Conservation license. This is a | | | | 3. Hooks can be in different sizes. The |
| prerequisite a person must have before | | | | right hook for fishing is dependent on |
| being allowed to obtain a fishing | | | | the kind of bait that will be used. |
| license. | | | | 4. To prevent injury especially when |
| The Conservation license can be obtained | | | | taking out the fish caught in the hook, |
| from the Fish, Wildlife & Parks or FWP. | | | | it is advisable to do it using wet |
| This is done by giving one's social | | | | hands. |
| security number and other information | | | | 5. The primary source of food for |
| that is requested. A valid driver's | | | | Seagulls is fish. If there is a flock in |
| license or any valid ID with photo must | | | | one area it means that place is good for |
| also be presented for security purposes | | | | fishing. One should approach quietly and |
| for the license to be processed. | | | | set the bait and just wait for the fish |
| Once that is done, a fishing license can | | | | to start coming in. |
| be acquired which is neither | | | | 6. Some fish stray when the water is |
| non-transferable nor non-refundable and | | | | clear but it is quite difficult since |
| is only valid for one year. | | | | the fish can also see the bait. To be |
| Fish that are normally caught in Texas | | | | able to catch more fish, the best place |
| are flounder, trout and sheepshead. | | | | to do it is in deep water. |
| Here are some tips that will help anyone | | | | 7. It is also advisable to try a variety |
| who wants to go fishing in Texas; | | | | of bait when fishing. Some fish can |
| 1. The first thing to do is get the | | | | easily be caught with one kind while |
| right equipment: a good boat, fishing | | | | others are not. It takes practice to get |
| rod, reels and bait. | | | | it right and patience for the fish to |
| 2. If one is not familiar with the | | | | come out and haul it in. |
| place, it is best to ask the locals | | | | |