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Hook Your Kids on Fishing
Rig the Equipment
Knots — You’ll need to know how to tie a few knots. There are lots of websites that can help you. Try this one.
Note: Kids have an inherent ability to “tie” the world’s most persistent knots. Pessimists call this a “tangle.” When it happens, bask in the ingenuity of your brilliant child.
Bobber Rig — If you find a recently stocked pond, here’s the way you hook the line up. (This also works if you want to fish on the bottom by simply removing the bobber.) This rig is a “toss and sit” setup that doesn’t require a lot of activity and is best used in still water like a lake or pond. When the bobber “bobs,” you’ve got a fish eating the bait. There are few things more fun than seeing a bobber take off like a speedboat across the water. When that happens, tell the kids to start reeling!
Lures — Lures require movement to work. That means you must cast the lure then reel it in. Moms and dads can cast the lure and then let a child reel it in. You’ll need to check with local fishermen on what lures work best. You’ll hear terms like crankbaits, spoons, jigs, flies and spinners.  Each type of lure is used differently, and some of them take practice to master.
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