Summer is the perfect time to grab a rod, a reel and some bait and toss a fishing line into the water. Here's some tips for the ultimate summer fishing trip.
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All you need is a cheap rod and reel, some fishing line, some plastic bobbers, hooks and a tackle box. You (or your parents) can probably get all this at a hardware or discount store for less than $40 US.Fishing Tips - Catch Your Own Bait 5k443z
You can buy minnows or night crawlers at any bait shop but it's way cooler to catch your own. You may have thought about sticking your younger sister on the end of a fish hook - but you'll get in less trouble, and catch more fish, by digging up worms or crickets yourself.Fishing Tips - Be Ready 4q3k6r
Get your fishing gear and bait together the night before so you're ready to go the next morning. Practice your casts the day before. Use an open area where there are no trees or powerlines and aim for a target about 25 feet in front of you.Fishing Tips - Location 1qy4r
Ponds are your best bet if you don't live near a lifeguard rescue you - you'll look like a pansy.Fishing Tips - Be Patient 6a4a3k
You may go hours without even getting a bite and you could go home without catching anything. Don't worry. You can always make up a story about how you caught a really big fish and decided to throw it back.Fishing Tips - Don't Get Eaten 5f2o62
Watch where you step and wear a life jacket if you're going near really deep water. Bring along mosquito repellent, big fish with giant teeth jumps out of the water and tries to attack you - run away and scream.Fishing Tips - Bring a Friend 2g231d
Fishing is way more fun when you do it with someone else. Always go with a buddy. They can help you out if you're just learning to fish and can help carry your catch home.Fishing Tips - Know the Rules 346371
Many parts of the world require you to have a licence to fish in certain areas. If you don't have a licence you could face a fine and lose your fish.Fishing Records 67k6k
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