| Fishing is a fun and tranquil sport that lets | | | | |
| you spend quiet time with your friends, | | | | It is wise to start fishing in shallow |
| family and with Mother Nature. | | | | waters. Aim your cast in shady or rocky areas |
| | | | where the water is deep, as this is where the |
| Fresh water fishing is a sport involving the | | | | fish is expected to be found. Keep in mind |
| catching of fish in lakes, rivers and | | | | that this is all practice first. |
| streams. It involves a lot of patience, | | | | |
| challenge and a lot of acquired skill over | | | | As your skill level develops and increases, |
| time. Anyone can participate in this fun | | | | you can then attempt into deeper waters. But |
| activity, including the kids. | | | | before going, take the time to practice |
| | | | casting to familiarize yourself with your rod |
| To start, you have to check your State's | | | | and your reel. |
| fishing requirements and make sure if a | | | | |
| license is needed for you to fish. If it is | | | | What better place to practice than your back |
| required, you must acquire one by checking | | | | yard. To do so, mark off an area using a rope |
| with a sporting goods store. They will help | | | | and use this as your guide in aiming your |
| you how to get it, and some will even provide | | | | cast. Rehearse and study your movements to |
| it for you. | | | | discover a method that will work for you. |
| | | | Bear in mind, cast with your wrist, and not |
| During the time that you are in your favorite | | | | with your arm. |
| sporting goods store, you can look around and | | | | |
| buy the right fishing equipment that you will | | | | Fishing hooks are very sharp and needed to be |
| be need for your trip. Considering that you | | | | handled with care to avoid injury. Before |
| are a beginner, make sure that you budget | | | | casting, it is important that you should look |
| well the cost and your spending on the | | | | around you and stay unobstructed to avoid |
| equipment, not deciding on expensive | | | | hurting other people with your hook. When |
| equipments; buy only the basic things you | | | | the right time has come and you go fishing |
| will need. | | | | for real, keep in mind to cast your line |
| | | | always ahead of the fish, making your bait |
| When in doubt as to what is needed, ask the | | | | land slowly, with as little splash as |
| help of the store keeper, but do keep in mind | | | | possible. The fish will see well at a close |
| that you need to stick to a budget. Take your | | | | point, but cannot see behind. |
| time and don't hesitate to ask how to use | | | | |
| each piece of equipment that is offered to | | | | If your casts are going in a disorganized |
| you. Artificial lures for bait can be used or | | | | manner, move closer to the water so you can |
| you can simply look for worms from your back | | | | gain better accuracy. |
| yard. | | | | |
| | | | Watch the bobber closely for any movement. If |
| An inexpensive fishing rod and reel will be | | | | and when a fish grabs the bait, the bobber |
| enough along with a fishing line, hooks, | | | | will be pulled under water. This signals that |
| weights, a bobber (this keeps your line | | | | you got a fish on the line. Don't get too |
| afloat), fishing lures and net. A polarized | | | | excited. Remain calm. |
| sunglass is also essential, as it will help | | | | |
| to see clearly through the water and lessen | | | | Keeping your line tight, slowly reel in your |
| the glare. | | | | catch. Place the net near and use it to bring |
| | | | the fish out. Remove the hook from the fish |
| Then if you don't know the good locations to | | | | with great care. If you got an undersized |
| fish, ask about local "hot" spots, or check | | | | fish (as noted in the state's regulation |
| your State's fishing regulations for | | | | book), quickly return it to the water. |
| information about fishing locations around | | | | Likewise, if you have no intention in eating |
| your State. | | | | your catch, do not waste it and return it to |
| | | | the water. Releasing the fish will supply the |
| The time will surely come when you will be a | | | | water with more fish, giving future fishermen |
| better fisherman; then you may decide on | | | | the thrill to experience a catch. |
| upgrading your equipment. In the meantime, | | | | |
| keep things simple. It is always advised | | | | Lastly, look around you and feel the calm, |
| that you avoid fishing alone. Always be with | | | | restful and serene view of the river. |
| a friend, as when emergency strikes, there | | | | |
| can be someone who can call for help. | | | | Have fun! |