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lures, and a couple of extra bobbers. Some fishing equipment stores and sporting goods stores sell “trolling packages,” which consist of several or more rods, combined with
everything you will need along the way. These packages
start at $1,000 and go up from there, depending on brands
and what is included.
If you are just looking for a simple daytrip or a weekend
out on the water, consider tickets for a deep-sea fishing
guide service. You will board the boat early in the morning
and come back by dusk, or stay aboard for a day, and fish
as much as you’d like. When checking for these services, it
is important to make sure that the program is licensed and
that you can rent equipment from the boat as well. Most of
these events require you to have a fishing license.
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pearfishing is making a relatively surprising comeback in the fishing world and is worth a shot if you are
looking to spice up your angling life. Unlike ancient times,
we’re not asking you to carve your own spear out of a tree
branch, although that may turn out to be a fun experience…
but we do not recommend it. Today’s spearfishing experts
use powered spearguns and target fish with special hightech equipment that tracks movement and vibrations in the
surroundi ng water.
If you have never gone spearfishing before, be aware that
it is in deeper water, and will require a scuba and/or snorkeling license and proper gear. You will need to check with
your state’s regulations, but most states will require that you
have a sportfishing license. It is best to plan a day with the
experts for this one.
However, spearfishing can be used as an alternative method for catching fish in shallower waters, such as river banks
and small streams. This practice does not require a powered
speargun, but a simple stab into the water you are wading
in will do. Other methods include bow-fishing, which is a
powered bow attached to a fishing line. This allows you to
aim for the fish and pull the trigger (powered) or release the
arrow in the water. The attached line ensures that you will