Youth Fishing

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We take youth fishing SERIOUSLY. It is not only a way to ensure the future of aquaculture and fisheries professionals, but a way to reconnect our youth with nature and the outdoors. In this modern day of video games, cell phones, and the internet (which are fine in moderation), we want to make sure that our youth stay engaged in nature, the outdoors, their heritage, the planet we live on, and most importantly with their family. Why not plan a trip, however brief it may be, and reacquaint your young family member with the outdoors by taking them fishing. Who knows, they may learn some useful life skills and you might create lasting family memories. At the very least, you are likely to have some fun and maybe a fresh fish dinner.

If you find a useful youth fishing link that you would like to recommend, please pass it along and we will consider it for our website.

Community Fishing	TCAFS Publication – Guide to Developing Community Fisheries Texas community Fishing Lakes Take Me Fishing Texas Brigades Bass Brigades
Learning the Basics	Fishing Terminology When to Fish Basic Guide for the Beginning Angler – Tackle Fishing Basics – Tips for Beginning Anglers Fishing Basics – Getting Started Fishing Basics – Basic Fishing Setup Basic Fishing – Catching the Fishing Fever Checklist of Equipment, Bait and Other Gear Knotes on Knots Commonly Used Knots Knot Sense Casting Basics The Basics – Casting and Knots Unhooking a Fish Basic Freshwater Baits How to Hook Bait Supermarket Baits Fishing Rods Fishing Reels Fishing Hooks Fishing Rigs Other Fishing Tackle Playing (catching) a Fish Landing a Fish Preparing Your Catch Filleting Your Fish Lake and Pond Fishing River and Stream Fishing Beginner’s Guide to Fly Fishing Ice Fishing Resource Guide
Types of Fishing	Freshwater Fishing Techniques Saltwater Fishing Techniques Fly Fishing Ultimate Fly Fishing Resource Guide Ice Fishing Fishing Techniques How Fish Are Caught Fishing Methods Sustainable Fishing Methods Fishing Gears and Techniques Fishing Methods List Freshwater Fishing Tips and Tricks
Fishing Safety	Taking Kids Fishing Safety Tips Youth Fishing – Fishing Safety and Rules Ice Fishing Safety Safe Fishing Practices
Fish Identification & Different Types of Fish	The State Fish of Texas – Guadalupe Bass Texas Freshwater Fish Species Texas Saltwater Fish Species Texas Marine Species Identification Texas Threatened and Endangered Species Texas exotic and Invasive Species Tennessee Fish Species Florida Saltwater Fish Species Florida Freshwater Fish Species California Fish Species Freshwater Fishes of Georgia
Techniques and Tips	Top Ten Tips for Taking a Youngster Fishing Fishing Tips from Hookin’ to Cookin’ Fishing and Farming Methods Outdoor Sports: Fishing Tips and Techniques
Organizations	American Casting Association American Sportsfishing Association International Game Fish Association International Federation of Fly Fishers Take Me Fishing B.A.S.S. Bassmaster FLW Outdoors Texas Brigades Bass Brigades
4-H	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 4-H Reel Into Sport Fishing For County Level Competitions 4-H Reel Into Sport Fishing For Regional and State Level Competitions 4-H Baitcasting and Game Fish Identification University of Florida Fins and Scales – A Project for 4-H Members
Raising Your Own Bait	Texas A&M Home Worm Production North Carolina State University Raising Earthworms Successfully Penn State University Extension              Earthworm Production Anapsid.org        Breeding and Raising the House Cricket University of Missouri    Manual for Rearing Crickets, Flies and Mealworms University of Florida       Group and Individual Rearing of Field Crickets (Orthoptera – Gryllidae) University of Kentucky  Rearing Crickets National 4-H Sportfishing Program Raising Earthworms Oklahoma Wildlife Department Backyard Fish Bait – Crickets & Earthworms Auburn University The Catalpa Sphinx