| ng is considered a favorite past time among | | | | Attaching the bait is the next step. Attach the bait |
| Americans. A majority of Americans have had the | | | | to the hook using either worm rig method, worm rig |
| ultimate fishing experience. Fishing is the activity of | | | | for bait stealers method or doughball method. |
| catching species that live and breathe underwater. | | | | The final step in the fishing process is to cast and |
| Today more advanced fishing techniques were | | | | retrieve. First cast the bait, then turn the reel crank |
| developed to make the activity more exciting and | | | | forward until it clicks to prevent more line from |
| challenging. Before 2005, all fishermen had to do was | | | | coming out. You know you are catching a fish when |
| hit a macro to catch a fish. Today there is a more | | | | the bobber moves or when you feel a tug on the |
| developed fishing system; it involves fighting a fish to | | | | line. Make sure the hook is in the fish’s mouth. |
| reel it in. | | | | If more detailed instructions are needed there are |
| A simple fishing guide would make understanding | | | | numerous fishing guides on the web or in books. |
| fishing easier. There are five steps to follow for | | | | One guideline is very important before going fishing. |
| beginners. Start out by preparing your rod and reel. | | | | Check the fishing regulations to see if the fish you |
| The reel has to have a line then press the button of | | | | catch according to size is legal to keep. If it is a fish |
| your spin-cast reel. Make sure that enough line is | | | | that is not legal to keep, it must be released and |
| pulled to thread it through all of the guides of the | | | | handled as little as possible. |
| rod. | | | | If this is a fish that can be kept a good way to keep |
| In the second step of the fishing guide it is important | | | | it alive is to place it in a cooler until it is ready to be |
| to attach a hook. One thing about hooks is that they | | | | cleaned. So if your purpose is fish as hobby and use |
| come in different shapes and sizes. An acceptable | | | | the catch and release method, fishing regulations do |
| size to use is #6 or #8. A clinch should be used to tie | | | | not need to be considered. Fishing is mostly done for |
| the hook to the line. | | | | recreational purposes, such as fishing tournaments or |
| The third step of the fishing guide involves attaching | | | | hobby but some actually catch fish that they plan to |
| a bobber by threading the line to the top and bottom | | | | cook with. Whatever the reason your reason for |
| hooks. The purpose is to attach the bobber so the | | | | fishing is it blends well with the American way of life. |
| fish hook hangs just above the structure. | | | | Remember to take along your fishing guide! |