| asn't had a thought of just kicking back and taking | | | | magazines. There are many resources in the |
| up fishing as a sport or hobby? (They give a lot | | | | library that will help educate you on the sport of |
| of money and other prizes in those fishing | | | | fishing. |
| tournaments.) If not, it's time you did some | | | | - Go online. There are hundreds of websites that |
| thinking about it. Fishing is relaxing and it gets you | | | | give instructions on fishing gear, baits and where |
| out into the beautiful great outdoors where you | | | | and when to fish and where to find the species |
| feel as if you're one with nature. (Now I know | | | | you are aiming for. |
| you like that idea.) I find that there's nothing as | | | | - Family members or friends who are avid angler |
| great as sitting on the bank of a creek under a | | | | get them to take you along the next time they |
| willow tree and leaving the stress of the world | | | | go fishing, experience is a good teacher. For this |
| behind. This alone can add years to your life. | | | | you will need some basic equipment, rod, reel, |
| There is also the exercise you get from walking | | | | hooks and bait. Do not buy a lot of expensive |
| to the fishing spot. I personally don't care much | | | | gear until you determine whether or not you |
| for just exercising to be exercising but a brisk | | | | enjoy fishing. |
| walk to a fishing hole is great. It's balm for the | | | | - If you wish to take professional fishing lessons, |
| soul and in today's stressful world, it's a great | | | | check with guide services and fishing stores in |
| way to let off a little steam. It's also a great | | | | your area. They can often provide you with the |
| hobby for those of all ages. Kids love to fish, so | | | | names of professionals who will teach you how to |
| after you've been out a few times, take a kid | | | | fish. |
| along for a day of fishing fun. You will find a great | | | | - Check with your local Conservation or wildlife |
| deal of joy in introducing a kid to the joy of | | | | service. Often there is a fishing day where |
| fishing. | | | | beginners gather to learn the basics of fishing. |
| If you've never tried fishing, you don't know what | | | | There is not a bad time to fish and you never |
| you're missing. Not only does it bring you closer to | | | | know what you might catch. Certain species are |
| nature, there's the thrill of the catch. You simply | | | | more active near dawn and dusk when they feed. |
| can't imagine the thrill of standing on the bank of | | | | Others will bite any time of the day. Some |
| a pond or stream, your rod bending under the | | | | species are more active at certain times of the |
| weight of a good catch. This one's a fighter and | | | | year, but really you can fish all year round. If you |
| you take your time, allowing the fish to tire itself | | | | live in a climate that has four seasons, you might |
| out before reeling it into shore. When you finally | | | | consider taking up ice fishing at some point. Really |
| land it, you realize you've just caught the biggest | | | | the time of year you should fish all depends on |
| fish of your life. It's an awesome feeling and one | | | | the species you are after. |
| you'll never know unless you give fishing a try. | | | | Fishing licenses are required in most locations. |
| You could try Fly Fishing in a rushing cold water | | | | These can be purchased at fishing tackle stores, |
| stream. I know you have seen video or pictures | | | | Conservation and Wildlife Services. Cost varies by |
| and wondered what that would be like. How about | | | | location. Fishing licenses are not usually required |
| a trip to Alaska and do some Salmon fishing, | | | | for children. Check always the regulations. If you |
| where the big ones are, and again the beautiful | | | | are planning to fish on private property, be sure |
| nature that would surround you. | | | | to get permission from the owner. Entering |
| Now that your interest has been piqued, and you | | | | someone's property to fish without permission is |
| know it is, you may be thinking that you don't | | | | classed as trespassing. Be courteous and if |
| have a clue about how to fish or you have only a | | | | permission is denied, move on. |
| limited experience. If that's the case, the tips you | | | | If you follow the advice in this article, you will |
| will find here will help. If you'd like to learn how to | | | | soon be enjoying fishing as a sport or hobby. If |
| fish or get better at it, and you know you would, | | | | you enjoy the sport initially, you can hone your |
| there are a few things you can do: | | | | skills and move on to more advanced techniques |
| - Do your research on the sport of fishing. The | | | | and fishing tournaments. |
| local library has many how-to books and fishing | | | | |