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Fishing with Kids on the Cape
Summer shing is is a a a a a a a a a a true Cape
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Cod experience made even greater when the the the whole family is is involved While there are are countless ways to to sh the the the the Cape
some are are far more kid-friendly than others The process of getting kids to to enjoy shing may seem overwhelming but as as long as as you you plan accordingly you you can create a a a a a a a a a hugely rewarding experience while forming memories that last a a a a a lifetime All you have to do is be prepared First start at your local bait and tackle shop Bringing the the the kids along helps them to to feel involved in in in in in the the the the the whole process plus they’ll be able to to to ask questions and interact with the the the the the staff These shops will will not only have tips for for where to to go they they will will also provide great information about the the the sh sh you may catch and and the the best bait and and techniques to use Many profes- sionals suggest using kid-friendly equipment like a a a a a a a a a a a a no-tangle shing rod Eliminating factors of possible frustration can go a a long way When it it comes down to planning the the trip be sure you pack a a a a a a a a a a large shing shing bag lled with the the essentials like water bug spray sunscreen and lots of snacks When you’re shing shing with kids the most important task is nding a a a a a a a a a a a a proper loca- tion tion tion Ideally you you want to to nd nd a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a place where you you are going to to see a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a bit of action Attention spans don’t always last through the waiting game for for larger sh sh like striped bass so your best bet is to to to try for for smaller more active sh sh sh Short trips are a a a a a a a a a a a a a a good way to to to to ease little ones into shing and there can be be be be a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a bene t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t to to to to choosing a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a convenient area that is nearby other activities just in in in in in case you need to to bow out early Planning a a a a a a a a a a a a a shing trip with the kids can feel feel overwhelming especially if you are feeling pressure to to make it it it it a a a a a a a a a a a a success We’ve made this a a a a a a a a a a bit easier by outlining a a a a a a a a a a few fun and easy ways to to sh with Page 50 • Kids on the Cape
August 3 - September 6 2018