| The sun is shining. The air is cool and crisp. Yes, | | | | locate where the fish are located. And there are |
| this is a great time for fishing. | | | | alarms to alert you when you have a fish on your |
| As you come to the edge of a swiftly moving | | | | line. Those poor fish won't have a chance. |
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| your rod and reel, slip off your waterproof | | | | hat and sunglasses to protect you from the sun. |
| jacket, and slip on a pair of hip waders over your | | | | A fishing vest with lots of pockets comes in very |
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| The abovementioned are just a few of the many | | | | keeping you dry when the weather isn't. Waders, |
| fishing accessories that are available to you from | | | | in thigh or chest height, help extend your reach |
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| fishing even more fun. | | | | You should also consider: a tackle box, forceps, |
| The Fishing Basics | | | | fishing knife, scissors, flashlight, wading shoes, and |
| The backbone of your fishing equipment is your | | | | a fishing belt. If you are fishing from a boat, you |
| rod and reel. For the casual fisherman, the basic | | | | will need a flotation vest. |
| rod and reel is all you need. Once you are more | | | | Get Advice Before Buying |
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| complicated. Basic tackle includes hooks, sinkers, | | | | talk for help. Someone with experience, either a |
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| based on the fish size that you are after. | | | | maximize your fish catching odds. |
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