How to Fish from the Banks

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get some fishing gear.

   This includes a rod, a reel, and a variety of lures, or bait.
   
   It would also be helpful to get a tackle box to store all of this in.
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   Step 2: or drive to your nearest body of water that contains fish.

   This is crucial. , This can be done by looking for areas where you can actually see fish, finding holes; or deep areas of water, finding rocks, or finding an area where fast moving water meets slow moving water. ,, This makes it seem more lifelike.
   
   Also, if the bait contains rattles, it will shake them, attracting fish as well. ,,,,
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   Step 3: Now you must find a spot where fish are likely to be located.

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   Step 4: Cast towards the area (first put your bait on)and be patient.

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   Step 5: Move the bait around by jerking a few times on your rod.

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   Step 6: When you get a bite (because you will

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   Step 7: following these great directions)

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   Step 8: reel in moderately fast

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   Step 9: keeping the tip of your rod up and keeping the line taut.

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    Step 10: Grab the fish by the lip and jiggle the hook around until it comes out (this will take some practice).

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    Step 11: Gently slide the fish into the water and let it go.

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    Step 12: Keep on fishing

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    Step 13: pardner.

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