Tips for Canadian Fishing!
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Canada is a haven for fishing and hunting with its extraordinary number of fishing lakes and a variety of established cabins and resorts. Every year, tons of tourists flock these sites to exhibit their love for the sport or just to enjoy the peaceful scenery and relax while fishing.
If you decide to visit Canada for a fishing trip, here are some tips for you to enjoy your trip.
Acquiring a license?
Non-residents of the area at the age of 18 and above must acquire a license in order to fish and to abide by the regulations of the lake. Those under 18 can still fish but only with licensed adults. However, the person under 18 can’t have a catch limit, so it’s still recommended to purchase a license for under 18 fisherman.
What hooks and baits to use?
Most lakes in Canada have catch and release regulations. This also includes the kind of hook to use. The regulations permit single barbless hook, which can be done by filling in or squeezing the barbed area. This is done to decrease the death rate of fish being caught and released to the lake.
As for baits, live-bait fish is a
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