Show Make preparations for the I opening of df fishing season May 29 the opening day of fishing season is just around the corner and it promises to be bea a great summer summer for Utah outdoors men and women-not women to mention kids The time to get all the fishing gear ready for the big opener is right now I Putting things off until the thelast thelast thelast last minute only increases the chances of forgetting an important important im task or running amuck once you hit the ole Ishin f hole Take some time wi with th the family or with your fishing buddy to tomake tomake tomake make a list of things that need to be done FISHING EQUIPMENT Check Cheek out your fishing gear Reels need to be examined and lubricated with old parts replaced and repaired Look at atthe atthe t the line It may be old and brittle and in need of replacement Rod guides and wrappings should be checked and put in good condition Lures and tackle boxes should be orderly and in top flight shape- shape hooks sharpened or replaced new supplies of leader hooks spoons frilly this's and Oh yeah tah dont don't forget torget to get the new fishing license before thelast the last minute Theres There's nothing worse than driving around town looking for a license agent at 10 p pm p.m. m. m the night before BOATS Boats need a lot of critiquing too loo Make sure that the motor is in tune and that all accessories like gas cans fuel hoses and pumps are in top con con- Safety equipment is a mandatory area for trip pre inspection Oars and oar oar- oarlocks locks need to be scrutinized Personal flotation devices life jackets need to be thoroughly inspected to be certain that their condition meets all requirements and safety standards The general repair of the boat should be properly maintained Paint or varnish and fiberglass finish should be of serviceable quality Dont Don't forget to give the trailer and tires a thorough over going-over too That should include hitches safety chains and lights LEGALLY OF course everyone going fishing has the responsibility to be up on the latest changes in the fishing regulations Including open and closed waters creel limits and boating laws Before heading for the stream or reservoir anglers should also check cheek on road conditions Any maybe as a last minute item on the itinerary a fisherman should get gel his head right too Everyone loves a fisherman because he is the epitome of an eternal optimist the Somehow fish seem to like tha that 1 |