Get Started Fishing

Fishing is an activity the whole family can share or if you are like me it is the perfect get away. With your family or alone it is great feeling to be outdoors away from the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives. It can be a great time to bond with your family and friends or provide you with the solitude you need to relax and sort out what ever is bugging you. Besides fishing is fun. Just ask any of the millions of anglers who enjoy this sport today.

One of the great things about fishing is you don’t have to be an expert to have fun. All you need is basic tackle, bait and a little information. With all the information available through the internet today finding what you need should be easy.

Once you have decided that you want to try your hand at angling the first thing you will need to do is purchase a fishing license. At the bottom of this page is a link to my site. There you will find a page called “State and Local Resources”. Here you will find links to every state. Be sure to look up the license requirements and fishing laws for you state. Some states will allow you to purchase your fishing license online.

Next go to Wal-Mart and purchase your fishing tackle. You should be able to get everything you need for fewer than thirty dollars. Here is what you will need to fish for Crappie, Bluegill or any other pan fish:

-Get a spin casting rod and reel, 5 to 6 feet in length, with 4 to 6 lb test line already wound. This is the easiest rod and reel combination for a beginner to master. When you get it home put a small weight on the line and practice giving it a toss. You will figure it out very quickly.
-Some small split shots
-Number 6 hooks
-A small plastic or wood bobber
-Visit your local bait store and purchase a couple of dozen night crawlers

You are almost ready to go fishing. Tie your hook on the line using a Palomar knot. Attach the split sinker 8 to 12 inches above the hook and to start out with attach your bobber about 3 ft above the hook. Now that you are ready go to the nearest pond (best) or river. Put your worm on the hook and start fishing.

What I have given you here is very basic. I did so deliberately. It is more than enough to get you started. There was a time when fishing consisted of a cane pool with some line tied to the end of it. I promise you they enjoyed fishing just as much back then as I do now. My point is fishing doesn’t have to be complicated. It is supposed to be fun. As you learn and want to do more, that is great, but for now this is enough.

If you want to learn more about fishing you can get a free copy of “78 Fishing Discoveries Unleashed” on this website.