HAPPY HOURS – FAMILY FISHING

HAPPY HOURS – FAMILY FISHINGEconomic conditions in recent years have forced people to make hard decisions on the use of their discretionary income for recreational fishing trips.  Family responsibilities demand we do better and more efficiently add to the recreational experience.

Summer vacations might be a week or two in duration.  More often they become a day or two.   Here in Illinois, the public land use offers a multitude of state parks, federal land, and county forest preserves providing chances for all members of the family to enjoy good fishing.

“Happy Hours” by its very definition involve all members of the family and all levels of fishing expertise.  In order to fulfill that demand, we have to look closer to home to make maximum use of the time available.  Keep in mind that it is an enjoyable experience that is both rewarding and worthy of repeating.  The rewards of introducing youngsters to fishing are many and they offer the opportunity of passing along simple traditions and ethics in the outdoors.

Advanced anglers may want to use sophisticated tackle.  But for the novice tackle should remain simple.  It can be as simple as a bamboo pole, line and hook.  For the more advanced, but not highly sophisticated angler, it can mean a simple spincast rod and reel combo.  If the demand is there, later one can move to more sophisticated tackle. Continue reading – https://dongasaway.wordpress.com/2015/06/18/happy-hours-family-fishing/

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