Take a Friend Fishing
The Gift of Fishing is best shared with friends and family.
Here are some ideas and creative tips to inspire you to invite a friend fishing this summer. Whether it is a neighbor, colleague, daughter or grandchild, we want to make this easy for you. Offer advice on how to make the experience more enjoyable and memorable and provide helpful tips to help them catch fish. By introducing or reintroducing someone to fishing, you’re helping to grow and expand the fishing community.
Fun Things
to make your invitation more enticing
Helpful tips
Fun Things to Consider When Planning to Take a Friend Fishing
- Pack the cooler with fun drinks like sparkling water and juices.
- Get creative with your snacks. Make a “snackle box” with individual servings of snacks, such as candy, nuts, fruit or beef jerky.
- Bring plenty of water and electrolytes for hot days on the water.
- Look for free fishing days, events and demonstrations to get friends excited about going fishing.
- Visit your local tackle shop to get up-to-date conditions, a lay of the land and ideas for planning a fun fishing adventure.
- Pack a small bag of emergency first-aid items such as:
- Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen
- Bandages
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Blanket
- Flashlight
- Baby Wipes or roll of paper towels for easy clean up
- Trash bag
- Visit takemefishing.org/places-to-boat-and-fish/ to find places to fish nearby
Videos to Share
Stories of Mentors: Fishing for the Future
Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPtKmEO1IQk
Stories of Anglers: Finding Your Zen
Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm7a19GX5AI
Stories of Anglers: Chastenation
Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPk8DYcrDVA
Printable tip Sheet
