| Fishing is a fun activity for the whole family. Just | | | | #3 split shot weights small as you can find. |
| ask any of the millions of fisherman who | | | | #4 crappie Fish hooks (Number 6-8 size) |
| saltwater and freshwater fish and enjoy this | | | | #5 A plastic or wood bobber very small, Sizes: 1-1 |
| sport today! Fishing is not just about fish-during a | | | | 4", 1-1/2".You want the bobber to just barely sit |
| fishing trip, families and friends relax together as | | | | on top of the water when bait up your rig. |
| they enjoy being outdoors and learning new skills. | | | | #6 A selection of live bait or fishing lures I |
| On a different thought try it yourself, it is easy to | | | | recommend using live bait when you first start, |
| learn to fish at any age. There is so much learn | | | | Go to the local bait store and purchase red |
| to fish information and free fishing courses | | | | worms or crappie minnows. For a beginner, live |
| available on the internet today. | | | | natural bait such as worms, minnows, crickets, |
| Here's what you'll need to learn to fish in | | | | and other insects is a good option. . If you can't |
| freshwater: A good fish to target for beginners | | | | dig your own, you can find them in a sporting |
| are Crappie. The following items are what you | | | | goods or bait shop. If you want to use minnows, |
| need to learn to fish with. The simple fishing | | | | catch them in or near the waters you want to |
| tackle you use for crappie can be used for other | | | | fish. This prevents bringing new diseases or fish |
| panfish like bluegill also. | | | | species into a river, lake, or stream. Return |
| #1 Purchase a fishing license. In Many states you | | | | leftover baitfish to where you caught them. If |
| can do this online. If you visit my site check out | | | | you do not have time to catch your own bait you |
| your state's Department of Natural Resources link. | | | | can also purchase your live bait selection at your |
| Look for "State By State Listings" Depending on | | | | local bait shop. You'll find everything you need at a |
| your age and your state, you may need one to | | | | fishing tackle or sporting goods store or online at |
| fish legally. Also pick up a copy of your state's | | | | Cabellas or Bass Pro shop. Also at your local bait |
| fishing laws (or regulations), which will tell you the | | | | shop. |
| types of fish, the minimum size limit, and the | | | | Now that you've purchased your learn to fish |
| number of fish you can catch in one day. | | | | equipment, you are ready to set up your rod with |
| #2 A inexpensive fishing rod and reel with 4-to | | | | hook, line, and sinker and get to fishing. Tie your |
| 6lb test line already wound. You can purchase a | | | | tackle rig on a #4--#6 hook using either a |
| rod and real combo that will already have line | | | | Palomar knot or a improved Clinch Knot. Attach 1 |
| installed for under 20$. The spin cast combo is a | | | | or 2 sinkers or fishing weights to the line, 6 to 12 |
| great way to start your learn to fish experience. | | | | inches above the hook. This weight will keep your |
| With spin casting tackle, you can put the bait or | | | | bait or lure down in the water and will help swing |
| lure where the fish are. You can cast greater | | | | it away from shore. |
| distances with more accuracy, work lures | | | | Well your ready to go fishing! The learn to fish |
| effectively, fish in deeper water,and handle larger | | | | information we have provided is basic in nature. If |
| fish more easily with this tackle. Spin casting rigs | | | | you want more detail with your learn to fish |
| use a rod with a pistol-like grip and a reel that's | | | | experience I suggest you look on the internet for |
| mounted on top of the rod's handle. Line is | | | | a free fishing course. There is a ton of |
| released using a push button on the reel. | | | | information available to help you learn to fish. |