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Show Fisherman's Checklist is A Must for Opening Day In the last minute hurry to get to your favorite fishing spot on lime, it could be easy lo forget something very important . As a service to anxious anglers all over Utah, the following checklist is provided to make the project easier to accomplish. I. Have a fishing license for everyone in the family who will be fishing and requires it or approximately J.l.S hail for each unlicensed angler. I he conservation officers will slill have those liekct books and will lie i Iii i km;.; fishermen, as always. 2. ( heck fishing tac kle: tackle box, '.harp hooks, new line, lures, bait, knilr, inspect and oil n i l, in , pec t r 1 lor damage ami soundness, stringer, flies, leaders, pliers, sharpening slone, etc. Oh yes, be sine to leave the corn at home. 3. Read, then pack the 1977 Protected Aquatic Wildlile Proclamation. 4. Pack clothes: warm ones, wet ones, dry ones, waders (prelera'oly without holes or leaking seams), fishing vest, boots. Include that beat-up hat your wile hales but still possesses a great deal of character and experience. 5. Take First Aid Kit. 6. Take food: butter and lemon juice to cook the fish in for you, candy for the kids and something more staple for Mom. Don't forget the dog food. 7. Take ice chest to carry in fresh food arid carry out fresh fish. Remember that fish tastes better when it is cooled down and that crushed ice works better than block ice for that purpose. Also remember that wasting game fish is against the law and that the possession limit (for trout) is eight fish. K. Check boat: register, inspect lor soundness and salely. Make certain there are adequate personal flotation devices aboard and that the engine is working properly. Oars or paddles should also be on board. 9. Take gas for boat, lantern and cartruck. 10. ( heck car andor truck: tires, including spare, in good condition; tuned, jack and lights in proper operating condition. 11. Check sleeping accommodations: accom-modations: motel reservations; reserva-tions; sleeping bags, blankets and pillows (for those who like to rough it); camper or trailer in good repair. 12. Check the area to which you arc heading for facilities, accessibility, weather forecast, water conditions. 13. Take trash containers: carry out what you carry in. Remember that good sportsmen sports-men leave no signs of their presence. 14. Get permission to fish on private lands. Respect that opportunity, honor the landowners' land-owners' requests and rules and you'll probably be invited back next year. 1.5. Take you outdoor manners. man-ners. There will be a lot of fishermen out, and they have just as much right to ple.e,, nit weekend as you do. lo. lake your tepee. (Or i that T.P.?) 1 7. And as you pull out t Ihe driveway, don't forget t check- just to make sure--tha you haven't forgotten the wil and kids. i Please enjoy the outdoor but remember to thin! SAFETY. i -1 in ii in " |
