Monday, November 26, 2007

The Typical (useless!) Fishing Lesson

The typical fishing expert will offer beginners advice like, "Get a good spinning reel with eight-pound line and a light action rod, and cast a spinner to the edge of the weeds."
These people have no idea that, to beginners, this is gibberish. Eight pound line? This is line that weighs eight pounds? A spinning reel — don't they all spin around?

Fishing is fun, but it can have such a long learning curve that many people miss out. I've had many opportunities to take people of all ages on their first fishing trips — and soon after, their second and third trips.
Here is what I have learned: a trip to a pretty spot on the water and very simple fishing methods combine for one of life's greatest pleasures.
Don't spend a lot of time or money on your first trip. Seriously — inexpensive equipment, and an hour or less on the road are all you need, especially if you're taking youngsters for their first fish.

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