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Course Description
This comprehensive, illustrated guide is designed to instruct people on the sport of freshwater fishing; including an introduction to the sport, discussions on various bait fishing, lure fishing, and casting techniques.
Additionally, there are discussions on fishing tips in general, and information on how factors such as weather and solar/lunar forces can affect a fishing trip. Also included here, is a listing of the best species of fish for the table, along with information on the best ways to cook freshly-caught fish, and an overview of fishing safety and regulations.
We'll cover these topics:
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Useful angling tips, detailed
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Instructions on angling methods
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Different types of fishing rods and their compositions
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The various species of freshwater species
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Nature's affects on fresh water fishing.
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How the sun and moon affect fishing
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Casting and choosing bait.
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How weather, location and water clarity impact your fishing.
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The different places to fish and fishing safety and safely.
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The correct way to handle fresh fish, how to freeze them, and the amount and limitations allowed in fishing.
So join us today, and let's learn how to fish!
Course Requirements
Anyone who's interested in learning about the sport of freshwater fishing and how to completely enjoy this outdoor activity is welcome to enroll in this class. This course will not require you to have previous experience in any particular area but you should have a high school reading level. No books will be required.
Course Goals
Ø Useful angling tips, detailed
Ø Instructions on angling methods
Ø Different types of fishing rods and their compositions
Ø The various species of freshwater species
Ø Nature's affects on fresh water fishing.
Ø How the sun and moon affect fishing
Ø Casting and choosing bait.
Ø How weather, location and water clarity impact your fishing.
Ø The different places to fish and fishing safety.
Ø The correct way to handle fresh fish, how to freeze them, and the amount and limitations allowed in fishing.
Course Materials
No books will be required. Several recommended resources are listed in the classroom lesson and netlink area.
Grading Policy
At the end of each lesson will be at least one writing assignment based on what you have learned in the lesson, and a brief lesson review quiz based on the lesson material. A percentage grade will be given based on point accumulation.
Course Topics
· Lesson 1: An Introduction To The World of Angling
· Lesson 2: Selecting an Appropriate Rod and Reel
· Lesson 3: Common Freshwater Gamefish Species Part I
· Lesson 4: Common Freshwater Gamefish Species Part II
· Lesson 5: Factors That Can Affect Angling Success
· Lesson 6: The Solar/Lunar Tables
· Lesson 7: General Angling Methods and Helpful Tips
· Lesson 8: General Weather Conditions
· Lesson 9: Angling Safety and Regulations and Proper Care and Handling of Freshly-Caught Fish
· Lesson 10: How Many Fish to Keep and Safe Handling and Preparation of Fresh Fish
