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6 Things That Make Fishing Even More Enjoyable Than It Already Is

Did you know that fishing is one of America’s favorite past times? In fact, more people in the US fish than play golf and tennis combined! There are many reasons why fishing is one of the most popular sports, but ultimately people do it because they enjoy it. However, there are a few things you can do that make fishing even more fun than it already is:

Do it with friends

Fishing alone can be a great way to escape and connect with nature. But fishing with friends can be a blast as well. The more people you fish with, the more memories you create and share with others, which can make your life even richer than it already is!

Do it with your kids

One of the best things you can do for your kids is teach them how to fish. This is a great way to bond and create memories that will last a lifetime. It will also help create a love and respect for the outdoors in your children that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.

Take a fishing trip

Fishing your local waters is fun. But traveling to the unknown turns every-day fishing into a new adventure. Fishing a new body of water is challenging, fun, and rewarding. Try fishing in another part of the country where the landscape is completely different than your home waters. You won’t regret it.

Fish for a new species

Many anglers only fish for a specific species or group of species. But limiting yourself in this way means your missing out on a world of fun! Try fishing fore a new species and challenge yourself to catch as many different species as you can.

Fish with a guide

Every angler should fish with a guide at least once in his or her lifetime. Fishing guides are experts in their local body of water, but are also expert anglers. Fishing with a guide will teach more about locating and catching fish than any magazine article ever could. It may not be cheap, but it will be a learning experience you never forget.

Try new lures and techniques

Every angler has a go-to set of lures and techniques. But there are hundreds (thousands?) of lures on the marketplace and limiting yourself to only a few is also limiting your fun.Mystery Tackle Box is the revolutionary monthly subscription service that introduces anglers to new lures every month. All you do is select your species and then the experts at Mystery Tackle Box send you new baits for you to try every month. You’ll never get the same bait twice and we partner with some of the top brands in the fishing industry!You can sign up today and get your first box delivered to you for just $4.99 (free shipping) with code GET499 at checkout. Each box has $22-$27 worth of retail value and you can cancel any time. Click here to learn more.

Updated March 21st, 2015 at 8:11 PM CT