| There are many styles of fishing. No matter what | | | | or outdoors store. Most places sell artificial bait. |
| type of fishing you may be doing there are a few | | | | There are many different types of artificial bait |
| critical items you will need in order to have | | | | ranging from lures, spinners, and jig heads. If you |
| successful fishing trip. | | | | plan on using artificial bait I would suggest that |
| First of all, the most obvious, you need a rod and | | | | you do some research on the type of fish you |
| reel. There are two main types of reels, open and | | | | want to catch to see what they like the best. |
| closed reels. I personally prefer a closed reel. Poles | | | | Also it is wise to bring tools such as needle nose |
| vary in length, if you intend on going fishing in a | | | | pliers, a knife and a cloth etc. |
| small area such as a pond or lake a shorter rod is | | | | If you plan on fishing for a while you might want |
| suggested. If you go fishing in the ocean or the | | | | to think about bringing some drinks and food. This |
| sound a bigger pole is almost necessary due to | | | | enables you to fish without having to leave. |
| the fact that a shorter rod won't be able to stand | | | | The disadvantage about fishing is the fact that |
| up to the harsh environment. Of course these are | | | | you aren't guaranteed to catch a fish. However, |
| not necessary rules but they are highly suggested. | | | | fishing can be enjoyed by people of all ages and is |
| Second of all you need bait and supplies. There is | | | | considered by some to be very peaceful. Also be |
| both live and artificial bait on the market. Most | | | | prepared to have patients as fish have a mind of |
| fishermen prefer to use live bait such as worms | | | | there own and are sometimes finicky and will not |
| or grubs, these can be found at about any fishing | | | | bite for nothing. |