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Meet Arlis "I've been fishing since I was 8 years old. Taught by my grandfather in Arkansas." "We used to walk to the river, fish all day, then walk home, clean our fish and grandmother would fry them up for dinner." "I fished for trout when I lived in Idaho and when I moved to California, switched to bass." "Why do I like fishing? It's a challenge between you and the fish and good therapy to be out in the water." |
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catch a fish or not, just so long as I'm out on the water. When
I'm bass fishing, I catch and release. If you don't release the
fish, there won't be any left."
Arlis' favorite fishing spot for bass is Lake Cachuma, but he also frequents Santa Margarita, San Antonio, and Casitas. He prefers fiberglass 6 ½ - 7 foot pole with casting reels or spinning reels and owns an incredible assortment of plastic worms, jigs, rubber lures, and crank baits. He "tests" the water by using a variety of this selection until he finds something that works. If he still doesn't have any luck, he'll resort to a new spot and use his sonar fish finder. He has had success and adventures in pursuing this pastime all the way from Canada to Mexico. Like most fishermen he has a lot of "fish tales " to tell. |
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Like most fishermen, it's hard for
him to put into words the mystique of fishing. It's a central part
of his life, a gift handed down by several generations in his
family and one he intends to hand down to his own grandchildren.
He feels the bond formed in the solitude of nature, "just being on the water", is one that lasts forever. Look for advice on teaching your kids (or grandkids) to fish, including a list of good basic equipment, to enjoy this great sport in future articles. He just might slip in a good fish story or two to get you started! |
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