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More than one way to catch one

Just like picking different games to play, you can choose the type of fishing that sounds the most fun to you. And guess what? There are many kinds of fish, like rainbow trout, bass and bluegill, waiting to join in the fishing fun!

Here are five cool ways to catch fish:

Still fishing

This is fishing while sitting still. You throw your line and wait for fish to come to you. It’s a bit like inviting fish to a quiet underwater party!

Bait casting

Bait casting is like throwing a tiny snack to the fish. You aim for a special spot and hope a fish decides to take a bite. It’s like playing catch, but with fish.

Fly fishing

Fly fishing is a bit fancier. You use a colourful, feathery thing, called a fly, that looks like a bug. It dances on the water to get the fish’s attention.

Spinning

Spinning is like using a cool spinning top, but in the water! You cast your line, and the spinner spins as it is reeled in. Fish can’t resist the spinning magic.

Trolling

Trolling is taking your fishing gear for a ride. You move around in a boat, and your fishing line follows along. It’s a fishing adventure.

We’ve always been fisher folk

Fishing is an ancient activity that humans have been doing for a long time, literally thousands of years. And guess what? In ancient times, fisher folk did not need fancy apps or supercool fishing gear made of space-age materials. Nope, it was all about using simple tricks to convince a water creature to bite onto a hook so you could reel it in.

Sounds like a bit of a fishy plan, right?

Why do fish fall for it? Well, it’s because of their basic urge to eat. Just like us when we get hungry, fish get hungry too, and that’s when they become the perfect target for our fishing adventures.

Have you ever heard the saying, “To catch a fish, you must think like a fish”? It’s a mysterious saying and who knows if it’s true? I mean, who can read a fish’s mind anyway?

What you need

Let’s dive into some simple basics to kick off your fish journey:

1. The fishing rod and reel

Imagine having a magic wand for fishing! That’s your fi ing rod. It’s like your superhero tool to cast your line in the water and bring it back with a fish (hopefully). The is your fishing rod’s partner in crime, helping you to pu your big catch.

2. The fishing line

This is your secret-agent connection with the water. I strong and invisible and it connects your rod to the fis Make sure it’s not too thick or too thin; just right.

3. The hook

The hook is the fisherman’s sneakiest trap. You put so thing tasty on it and, when a fish bites, it hooks them. Clever, huh?

4. Bait

Fish love a good snack. Bait is a yummy treat f them. You can use worms, bugs or even colou fake bait. It’s like giving them a surprise dinner

5. Patience

This is the real superhero power of fishing. You nee patience, similar to waiting for your favourite ice crea on a hot day. Sometimes, fish take their time to decid they want to join your fishing party.