One of the best frugal activities is fishing-- fun and good eats.  This is the second of a series to get you started.  The subject of this post is gearing up,-- here is the basic gear you need:

• Rods and reels-- You and each child should have a basic rod and reel,  A beginners set can be had for as low as $10 each with many of the supplies listed below included
• Line-- Probably included on the reel above or about $5 for enough for three reels
• Hooks/Swivels/Sinkers/Bobbers-- Probably included in the starter kits above or about $5 for enough for three anglers
• Pliers-- Help to remove hooks from fish.  Cost about $3
• Stringer-- A simple $1 rope stringer keeps fish alive in the water
• Net-- To help bring the big ones out of the water, about $5-10
• Gloves-- Help handle fish with added grip, about a $1 per pair
• Measure-- A simple tape measure and scale device, about $3
• Bait-- One of the best ways to see action, free from the backyard or about $3 for two dozen worms

After the $20 license, and the occasional bait and hooks/swivels purchases (you lose these to snags sometimes), the only real one-time investment is about $45 for three anglers.  Many spring, summer, and fall weekends await . . .

Next, I will cover identifying spots and finding fish.

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