THE FISHING COMPANION
Get ready for the water.
Choose the trip you want. Understand what it involves. Know what to bring, what to learn and what to confirm—without needing to become an expert before you get aboard.
Start with your next question.
Do I need to bring fishing gear? →Where do I buy a license? →Which rod, reel and line go together? →Where do I check the legal catch rules? →What happens on a charter day? →How do I get the catch home? →BE READY FOR THE GOOD PART
Your guide to getting on the boat.
What is supplied? Which license? How does the gear work? Get useful answers before you book, pack or board.
Rods, reels & line
Understand the setup before you buy—or use the gear your captain supplies.
Explore the topic →6 PRACTICAL ANSWERSBait, lures & rigs
Know what is on the end of the line and what each part does.
Explore the topic →5 PRACTICAL ANSWERSLearn the fishing
Simple explanations and practice steps for joining in with confidence.
Explore the topic →6 PRACTICAL ANSWERSLicenses & catch rules
Find the responsible official source and understand the question you are checking.
Explore the topic →4 PRACTICAL ANSWERSReady to board
The boat, the bag, the people and the plan for the actual day.
Explore the topic →4 PRACTICAL ANSWERSCatch care & coming home
Arrange the handoff, transport and cleanup before the trip ends.
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