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on Fishing
Why do people love to fish? Is it getting out into nature, hanging out with someone you love, meditative solitude, the thrill of the chase, or catching dinner? Survey five anglers and you’ll receive five different answers. The truth is: no other outdoor recreation is as accessible to as many people in as many places as fishing. Anyone can fish, almost anywhere.
To start, fishing requires very little gear, just a pole, a line, a hook, and some bait. This simple setup helps explain why the sport cuts across socioeconomic lines and is a passionate pastime of men and women of any race in every state across America. Fishing also teaches life skills like the value of advanced knowledge, determination, environmental awareness, and, especially, patience.
Yet a fishing trip is always about much more than catching fish. It’s a magical time to reconnect with a friend or child, to reflect on our lives, and to acknowledge the value of clean water in our environment. Sometimes an excellent day fishing may not even yield a catch, instead producing an important conversation or self-discovery.
For many of us, fishing is the first time we’ll spend extended time in nature and makes up some of our best memories of time spent with grandparents or grandkids, friends, and loved ones. Whatever the reason, our ability to fish will never depend on our gender, ethnicity, physical strength, or economic status. So, get your fishing license, grab your pole, and go fishing.
CATCHING FEELINGS
REELING IN MEMORIES
One father celebrates making memories together on the water.
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GAG GROUPER
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BOWFIN
BECOMING AN OUTDOORSWOMAN
LOOP NOLA
Chastenation
FINDING YOUR ZEN
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ATLANTIC CROAKER
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BLUEGILL
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WHERE TO FISH AND BOAT
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Fishing brings families together
for bonding time.
SLANGMAGIC
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Fishing brings like-minded people together. Meet this duo that created a competitive fishing team.
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Being an outdoorswoman is having the initiative to get outside. Hear from these women!
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Loop Nola offers many youth outdoor programs for growth.
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A touching story on one young woman’s drive to help young, disadvantaged kids.
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Fishing essentials to get started
Buy a Fishing License
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The first step is to purchase a fishing license for the state you’ll be fishing in.
Get fishing tackle and gear
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Find out about the basic fishing equipment needed for beginners.
Find places to fish and boat near you
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Once you have your license and gear ready, the next step is to find the perfect fishing spot.
Learn about fishing conservation
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Learn how to be an ethical angler by applying responsible fishing conservation practices.
Learn skills
When you first start fishing, you'll want to learn a few basic skills.
KNOTS
CASTING
LANDING THE FISH
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Learn about the ideal boats for for anglers interested in starting boating.
CATCH THESE ANGLER STORIES
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Join this group of friends as they go fishing for the first time!
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FISHING FOR A NEW ADVENTURE
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Join Victor & Nelson as they go fishing for the first time!
FISHING FOR A NEW ADVENTURE
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Join Victor & Nelson as they go fishing for the first time!
WHAT'S YOUR FISHING STYLE?
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Explore new places to fish as well as what to bring with!
OVERHEARD WHILE FISHING
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Learn more about how former NFL player Jordan Norwood and his family unwind and bond in the water!
OVERHEARD WHILE FISHING
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Learn more about how former NFL player Jordan Norwood and his family unwind and bond in the water!
WHAT'S YOUR FISHING STYLE
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Explore new places to fish as well as what to bring with!