Julie K. Lundgren - Fishing

Content Area Vocabulary:

Read the list. What do these words mean?

anglers

bait

bobbers

casts

fishing line

fly-fishing

hooks

lures

reels

rods

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FISHING

Written by

Julie K. Lundgren

2014 Rourke Educational Media

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Throughout history, people have caught fish for food. Today, the sport of fishing attracts new fans every year. People who fish, called anglers, enjoy the challenge, fun, and excitement of the fishing tradition as well as tasty meals.

Depending on the body of water and the fish in it, people use different fishing methods.. Although ocean fishing offers a chance to catch huge fish, many people learn to fish on freshwater lakes and rivers.

Gear up for a great day! A rod and reel gets the bait out to the fish. The rod guides and the fishing line. Rods come in different lengths. They may be stiff or flexible. The reel attaches to the rod near the rod handle. The reel stores the line and controls it as it goes in and out.

Anglers use different kinds of reels. Beginners often use spin casting reels. Spin casting reels have a handle on the side that cranks in the line.

Spincast rods are typically 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 1.8 meters) in length with a short pistol grip and small eyes. These rods are usually fairly limber in action and light in weight.

An anglers tackle box holds small tools like needle-nose pliers and scissors, along with . Start small and add to your kit over time, as you learn what gets results. Keep your tackle box neat and organized so you can find what you need quickly.

Recreational fishing is done with a rod, reel, line, hooks and any one of a wide range of baits or lures.

Anglers often attach their hooks and lures to a short piece of line or wire called a leader. The leader clips to a swivel tied to the end of the line. Swivels turn freely so the line does not get twisted. They also allow anglers to easily remove the leader and swap it for a different leader and lure.

Using specific types of leaders can make it difficult for fish to see the line connected to your bait or lure. This increases your chances of catching a fish.

Anglers should always use the buddy system and have a friend or an adult with them in case something goes wrong.

Safety is the most important part of fishing. Learn to swim. Attend a water safety course. Wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to protect your skin from sunburn. Hats and sunglasses also protect you from stray hooks. Always wear a life vest when you are on a boat.