b'Fishing continued from page 59Be prepared. Have all the thingsyou need to fish beforehand, so when you go fishing there are no delays. Get lots of worms. They are great universal bait and kids will love the dirt, slime, and squirm of worms. Bring drinks and snacks ina small totebeing outdoorsmakes kids hungry. Bring a camera to capture the memories. Remembering these five simple kid-style tips will help make your next family fishing trip an enjoyable and memorable experience.Make it fun. Take kids to a place where they can catch a lot of fish such as bluegill. Help them identify their catch and teach them how to properly handle the fish they catch. If fishing is slow, take a short break, walk the shoreline, or play at the nearby playground. Relax and have patience. Seize opportunities to Come enjoy a great time andexplore and discover, to make up delicious menu at the depot! games, and to tell stories.OPEN DAILY 2pm11pm (or later if theInvolve the kids. Whenever you can, let kids do things themselvesbait the hook, cast party is still going!)CLOSED on Wednesdays their own rods, reel in the fish, and remove the fish from the hook. Give kids a role forHAPPY HOUR 4pm-6pm on Beers,the daychoosing where to fish, what to bring for snacks, how long to fish in each spot, Drafts, Drinks, and Appetizersnetting the fish, or counting the birds. KARAOKE Every Thu. and Sat. from 7pm-11pm CATCH AND RELEASE POOL TOURNAMENT on Sundays atFish are a valuable resource, and fishing for them is a fun and exciting recreational experience. By limiting your harvest, and practicing good catch-and-release techniques, you 2pmCall to sign up!TO-GO Orders can help preserve a fishery and ensure that angling opportunity remains for another day. 27200 S State Hwy 89 Congress, AZ 85332 Currently, native trout fishing opportunities can only exist by anglers using these techniques.928-427-6355 DOS Appropriate hooks and quick hook sets. Avoid letting fish swallow hooks by paying attention to your line and using an appropriate hook size and type. Single hooks are more easily removed thanmulti-point hooks. Hook type: Barbless hooks are easier to remove and result in less injury to fish and shorter handling times during hook removal. Appropriate tackle: The use of artificial flies and lures generally hook fish more superficially than those using live bait. Quick retrieve: Exhaustion stress can be fatal, the longer you play a fish, the more stress it endures. Soft mesh nets: The use of soft mesh nets, if nets are necessary, will help keep their protective slime on and will avoid entanglement. Wet hands and a gentle touch: Handling fish with wet hands will help keep their protective slime from coming off. Keep the fish in the water as much as possible: It is best to unhook the fish while it is WANNAstill in the water and avoid holding the fish out of the water for pictures for more thanKEEP OUT a few seconds.THE HEAT DONTSTHIS SUMMER?Avoid forcefully removing swallowed hooks: If the hook is embedded down the throat, We Canclip the line as close to the eye of the hook as possible and avoid attempting to remove the hook which may result in bleeding and injury. Hooks will dissolve over time. A fish Help! hooked deeply has a better chance of survival if the line is cut than if its organs are torn ValleyWide Service in the unhooking process. Avoid touching the gills or eyes: Holding a fish by the gills can be lethal; these are Same Day & Next Day Service extremely sensitive and easily damaged organs.We Specialize In:Avoid a firm grip: Fish are slippery and wiggly. Make sure to support the fish properlyStorefronts Call Us For A while holding it. Instinct will lead an angler to tighten their grip on the fish, andCustom Showers FREE ESTIMATE potentially crush its internal organs with force. Custom Mirrors Shade Screens EQUIPMENT LOANER PROGRAM Residential Windows The department has fishing equipment available for loan for public use for groups,Window Repair & Replacement 0% OF on the FishAZ Network and registration of participants. To reserve equipment, emailWindow Film 1 eceive organizations, municipalities, and other entities. A fishing event kit can include 50 rodsGlass Railings Mention this ad and r F and reels, a tackle box, and bait if needed. Use of the equipment requires listing the eventBoard Up Service fishazR3@azgfd.gov.24 Hour every time you need us!Emergency Service BECOME A FISHING VOLUNTEEROffice: The department is looking for dedicated individuals who want to volunteer with the FishAZ Network. You dont have to be an expert to help others learn how to fish and We Service Your Every Glass Need. 928-232-3540 about fishing conservation. Volunteering is rewarding and engaging. To get started, visit 25 N Adams St. Wickenburg, AZ 85390 volunteer.azgfd.gov.60 August 2023'