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