Fishing can be a fun-filled activity for you and your family. As a fishing enthusiast and a parent, watching your kids catch their first fish is an indescribable feeling. It’ll also make for a great time on the water for your kids where they’ll also learn an enjoyable skill.
Here are four pro tips to help make your next family fishing trip memorable.
Keep Your Gear Simple
Sticking to the basics when it comes to fishing gear is the best way to get your kids started. Choose inexpensive fishing gear with an easy-to-use fishing rod that has a spin-cast reel. If your kid is used to casting from a further distance, a traditional spinning tackle—a combination of a rod and reel—would do. It’s important to seek professional assistance from your local tackle provider to ensure your rod matches the reel, fishing line, and tackle.
Pick the Right Bait
Experienced anglers may use fake lures for fishing such as spoons and spinners; however if you’re taking your little one out for fishing, it’s better to use live bait such as earthworms. It’s easy to put the worms on a hook and it doesn’t require specific techniques to entice fish to eat them.
Safety First!
Mostly parents prefer inshore fishing for their little ones. But if you plan to fish offshore, make sure that everyone wears the proper gear and life jackets or Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs).
Make It Memorable
You might be a great angler with years of experience under your belt, but remember, your kid is just beginning to learn the art of fishing. Don’t be a critical about their mistakes. Don’t pressurize them to fill the fish basket. Let them learn t their own pace and enjoy the whole experience. Take loads of pictures and capture the memory of your kid’s first fish. Make it memorable, so they’re full of energy when they head out for fishing with you another time.
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