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Today is National Go Fishing Day – it’s a perfect day to take a kid, or a Dad (or a Grandpa), out fishing. So get out on the lake!
In 1653, Izaak Walton published a book called The Compleat Angler which celebrates the art and spirit of fishing just for the sake of it. He too understood the balance of joy, peacefulness, and challenge that fishing offers.
Whether you’re casting for muskies, back-trolling for walleyes, bobber fishing for pan fish, fly fishing for trout, or deep-sea fishing for marlin, there’s nothing like the feeling of being out on the water, enjoying nature, and sharing the experience with friends and family.
Go Fish!
What if you don’t have a boat?
- Rent a boat. From canoes to cruisers, some areas rent all manner of watercraft to get you on the water for the day or for the weekend. No maintenance involved!
- You could hire a guide for a half-day or full day out on the water. Guides typically provide all the equipment you need and get you on the fish quickly for a successful day of angling.
- Head to your nearest body of water and fish from shore. In some areas, it may be safe to wade in the shallows.
- Public docks and piers offer good fishing access, too.
What if you don’t have fishing gear?
- New inexpensive combo kits can be purchased from local superstores, as well as sporting goods outlets.
- You don’t need the fanciest equipment – even used equipment will catch fish. Rods, reels, and tackle can all be purchased from local thrift stores, garage sales, and online sale groups. Many times you’ll find higher-end used equipment cheaper than baseline new equipment.
What should you take along (besides your fishing gear)?
- Sunscreen, bug repellent, polarized sunglasses, rain gear, good hat and other garments to protect skin from the sun.
- Wet towelettes (to wipe hands after handling fish).
- Beverages and snacks for the kids (or Dads).
- Camera and fresh batteries!
If you’re lucky enough to head out on the water today, remember to be safe, keep only the fish that you need, let one go for someone else to catch, and take pictures to share your memories for years to come.
Tight lines!
Catch these in our shop, before they get away:
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The best thing about fishing isn’t the catching, it’s the peace and quiet of the early morning in the boat when you mostly own the whole world.
I love this! My Dad was an outdoorsman and hunting and fishing was his life. I caught many a fish off the dock and out on the lake with Dad and I love to eat freshwater fish!
So many wonderful memories associated with fishing in my family too. Thanks for sharing yours.
I fished with my dad as a kid and loved every minute of it. Haven’t dropped a hook in a long, long time, so this brings back warm memories. Great fishing photos!
Really cool. I love the black and white snaps with the fish and looking at the decanter you have here reminds me of a tripe we took to Mexico 20 years ago they had all of these silver fish that were sculptured but the tails could move back and fourth to prop them up on. I took two boy scouts fishing last week to work on a merit badge and was thrilled no cat fish with whiskers came out of the lake;)
Oh how fun!
Must go fishing again soon. I love the photos, it’s such a proud moment when you catch a fish