https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/0f355476f6744c28a78415ad49de5f7d.pdf d8e15826f2866e5f03678f98038a54d5 PDF Text Text FISHING BASICS QUICK TIPS, RESOURCES AND GEAR 1. PICK YOUR ROD & REEL 2. CHOOSE YOUR BAIT A closed-face spincast rod and reel are great for learning how to fish. Different species of fish have different appetites. Choose your bait based on what kind of fish are in the lake and what you are trying to catch. TROUT » Powerbait » Lures » Flies » Salmon eggs » Worms » Jigs SUNFISH & CRAPPIE » Jigs » Worms » Mealworms CATFISH » Stinkbait » Worms BASS » Jigs » Worms Bait restrictions may also apply to specific waters. Check the current Fishing brochure for additional information. Download the brochure online (cpw.state. co.us/Fishing/Brochure), or pick up a copy at over 700 license agents statewide. �3. GET YOUR GEAR ON » Fishing line, 4- to 8-lb. test You need just a few basic items to get started. The fun part is adding to your gear collection as you progress! » Hemostats or needle-nose pliers » Sinkers, 1/8 oz. These help you dislodge hooks and grip line while tying knots. » Bobbers 4. » Hooks, #8 or #10 » Swivels, #10 KNOW YOUR KNOT Swivels keep your line from twisting. There are lots of fishing knots.The Improved Clinch Knot is a good, basic knot to get you started. » Thread the line through eye of the hook. Double back and make five or more turns around the line. » Bring the end of line back through the first loop formed behind the eye. Then go through the big loop. » Wet knot and pull the tag end to tighten down the coils. Slide it tight against the eye, clip excess. 5. PICK YOUR SPOT Where should you go? You can find your perfect fishing hole by using the Colorado Fishing Atlas. cpw.state.co.us/fish/fishingatlas 6. maintain good fishing, CATCH LIMITS Tothe state regulates the number of fish you can catch and have in your possession. Check the current Fishing brochure for the regulations. LICENSE INFORMATION: Anyone ages 16 and older will need a fishing license. One-day, additional-day and annual licenses are available: · ONLINE: CPW.STATE.CO.US/FISH/BUYANDAPPLY · BY PHONE: 1-800-244-5613 · AT OVER 700 LICENSE AGENTS STATEWIDE � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brochures Description An account of the resource CPW Brochures Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Colorado Parks and Wildlife Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fishing basics Description An account of the resource Quick tips, resources and gear Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Colorado Parks & Wildlife Subject The topic of the resource Fishing Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2 pages Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/">No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Brochure Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Colorado Parks and Wildlife