The Environment and Catch and Release Fishing
The environment is a fishing basics for women priority. Some say about the outdoors, “It was not passed down to us from our parents, but loaned to us from our children..." In light of that you might consider Catch & Release Fishing. The idea is to keep our waters healthy and teeming with fish by releasing everything under the legal limit, quickly back to the water after your catch. Take a picture, sure, but there are right ways and wrong ways to do that. For more information, please visit
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Keep the fish in the water if possible, and handle it very carefully. If you put the fish back and it doesn’t go anywhere, you must revive it, which actually feels pretty great. Just move the fish very gently back and forth in the water to oxygenate its system and re-set it’s floatation(swim) bladder. When it begins to struggle or show signs of movement, let it go. Not just a great fishing technique for women, but for everyone!
More information on fly fishing
Fishing basics for women, men, and kids all start with the same thing – get a fishing license! A fishing license is required to fish in virtually every state – unless you are on private property and have permission to fish there. Simply search the internet for your state’s wildlife division website and you’ll be able to get all the information you need on purchasing a license - that’s step one.
Next – what to wear. The good news? Women’s fishing basics might require a new outfit and that justifies… shopping! Let’s start at the top – you need a hat. A baseball cap is minimum; the bill will shade your eyes from glare and protect your nose from sunburn. Even better? A full brimmed hat to further protect your neck from the sun’s harsh rays. You just can’t go too big or it gets in the way of your casting and threatens the entanglement of your hook and line.
Now we work our way down – you need polarized sunglasses. Polarization reduces the blinding effect of glare and helps you see the fish – a big advantage. Water reflects sky, clouds, and sun and polarized glasses reduce that effect.
Don’t forget your sunscreen – nuff said. Lip balm is a good idea too; water intensifies all the affects of the elements so take care.
Gear to buy – whether you’re fishing saltwater seas or mountain rivers – you obviously need a rod and reel. I suggest visiting a sportsman’s department store if you’re just getting started and asking the fishing department clerk to show you good beginner’s rigs. As you advance in the sport you’ll be better served to visit the specialty outfitter shops to buy quality rods and reels. Many shops let you rent the gear prior to purchase which is a great way to ensure your investment.
Knot tying is a fishing technique for women to master. Depending on the type of fishing you’re doing you will probably need to know at least two knots – one to tie two lines together and one to tie on a fly, hook, or lure. For more information, please go to our Fishing knots page .