By David Beasley,
Fisheries Biologist
The fast pace of our society has
made it common for kids to spend less time in the outdoors. Due to the advances in technology and the
financial need to have both parents working to pay the bills, it seems that
most people have become complacent with kids not getting as involved with
outdoor activities. Involving children
with nature is critical for the preservation of the environment and the successful
development of our culture. One fun way
to get kids involved with “Mother Nature” is to take them fishing.
Catching Bluegill in a pond can be
done easily if Bluegill are present in the water body. If you have a pond near you, it may be as
simple as asking for permission. If you
own a pond, you may have plenty of Bluegill waiting to be caught. The best part about Bluegill in ponds is that
once you have stocked them, you almost never need to stock them again because
they reproduce very well. Hand feeding
the Bluegill on the pond can be easy; and, if you feed them consistently in the
same place with floating fish feed, it will create a great fishing spot to take
the kids. Catching Bluegill is not only
fun and easy for kids to do, but it also feels good on your wallet. The tackle needed to catch bluegill is the
most inexpensive fishing tackle of any fishing type. So, with a fishing spot chosen, bait
purchased, and kids waiting, all you need to do is grab a fishing pole!
Whether you are an advanced angler
or a first timer yourself, take the time to introduce a child to fishing. Many types of fish can live in ponds, and as
kids get hooked, they will likely want
to move on to a more challenging species.
If at all possible this summer, set time aside to introduce kids to the
outdoors, it just might be the most influential thing you can do.
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