| Fishing dates back thousands of years, and little | | | | for and keep. These kinds of rules are established |
| has really changed (apart from the equipment and | | | | for many reasons. Some areas have species that |
| a some of the techniques); the rules are pretty | | | | can be endangered by the use of certain lines and |
| much the same. If you have never fished before | | | | weights, for example. Similarly if there are any |
| it is a very wise idea to familiarize yourself with | | | | water fowl in the area, you must make sure you |
| some of its dos and don'ts. As fishing is a form of | | | | dispose of all spent lines safely. Also bear in mind |
| hunting it is important to look after the area you | | | | the rules regarding the cleaning of fish you have |
| are fishing in, and this will result in a pleasurable | | | | caught; you don't want to be dumping waste |
| experience for everyone involved. | | | | back into the water if it is not permitted. Some |
| Wherever you fish it is crucial to leave the area in | | | | stretches of water have very tight rules and |
| the same, or an improved, state that you found | | | | breaking them is regarded (and treated!) as a |
| it. The waterways have been around for | | | | very serious matter. If you are unsure of the |
| thousands of years and will still be there long after | | | | rules of the area, it pays to investigate ahead of |
| you have gone. If you take care of the | | | | a trip to see what is allowed on that particular |
| waterways, future generations will be able to | | | | stretch of water. |
| enjoy them as well. And you can do this by | | | | Never fish where it is not allowed. Permission to |
| practicing good fishing principles and courtesies. | | | | fish may not be granted for a number of reasons. |
| Make sure that you take your trash with you and | | | | Among them, the flora and fauna may be |
| dispose of it properly when you are fishing. Keep | | | | protected, or it may simply be unsafe to fish at a |
| a supply of garbage bags handy for trash and | | | | particular location. |
| make sure that you don't throw anything | | | | It is also critical to bring and use correct safety |
| overboard that could pollute the waterways. This | | | | equipment. Make sure you and any guests wear |
| is crucial to the long-term health of the | | | | life jackets on the water and follow any other |
| environment. Many waterways have their own | | | | safety regulations. Be cautious when removing |
| environmental regulations posted. However if you | | | | hooks and baiting your line, and also remember to |
| don't see any, use common sense and take with | | | | adhere to the speed limits of the waterway. |
| you everything you brought. | | | | If you follow these general rules you will be a |
| When fishing, pay attention to the types of gear | | | | safe and conscientious angler and experience |
| and bait you are using. Certain areas limit the | | | | many years of happy fishing. |
| amount, size and types of marine life you can fish | | | | |