| The Thrill Of The Catch | | | | * If you go on vacation in fishing country (which is |
| If you haven't fished before, you don't know | | | | darn near anywhere), check with local fishing |
| what you're missing. If you did, you would be a | | | | stores -- they often know local professionals who |
| fisherperson. | | | | will teach you how to fish. |
| Not only does it bring you closer to nature, there's | | | | When To Go Fishing |
| the thrill of the catch. Imagine standing on the | | | | Anytime is a good time to fish; you never know |
| bank of a stream on a beautiful day, your rod | | | | what you might catch. |
| bending under the weight of a good catch. This | | | | Some species are more active near dawn and |
| one's a fighter and you take your time, allowing | | | | dusk when they are feeding, while others will bite |
| the fish to tire itself out before reeling it to shore. | | | | any time of the day. |
| When you finally land it, you realize you've just | | | | Certain times of the year are best for certain |
| caught the biggest fish of your life. It's a great | | | | species. Fishing is a pastime you can enjoy all year |
| feeling and 1 you'll never know until you give | | | | round. |
| fishing a try. | | | | Getting Your License |
| Learning How To Fish | | | | Fishing licenses are required in most places, which |
| Now that I have your interest, perhaps you | | | | you can buy at fishing tackle stores or |
| realize that you don't have a clue how to go | | | | Conservation and Wildlife Centers. The cost varies |
| about fishing. Well, that's what I'm here for. If you | | | | by location. Licenses for children are usually not |
| want to learn to fish, here are 5 easy ways: | | | | required. |
| * Ask a family member or friend who is an | | | | If you want to fish on private property, be sure |
| experienced angler to take you along the next | | | | to get permission from the owner. Otherwise it is |
| time they go fishing -- they will be thrilled to have | | | | trespassing. |
| a new fishing buddy | | | | Pack Up And Head Out |
| * Research online -- there are hundreds of | | | | If you've read this far, it may be a sign you're |
| websites with instructions on fishing gear, bait, and | | | | getting interested in fishing. Just follow the above |
| fishing tips | | | | instructions and soon you will be enjoying your |
| * Go to your local library and check out how-to | | | | favorite new hobby. |
| fishing books and magazines | | | | Visit Fishing to learn more. Ron King is a full-time |
| * Check your local conservation or wildlife service | | | | researcher, writer, and web developer. Copyright |
| -- they often hold a fishing day where beginners | | | | 2005 Ron King. This article may be reprinted if the |
| can learn the basics of fishing. | | | | resource box is left intact. |