Training Manual for Tour Guiding in Sport Fishing - Mesoamerican ...
Training Manual for Tour Guiding in Sport Fishing - Mesoamerican ...
Training Manual for Tour Guiding in Sport Fishing - Mesoamerican ...
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Technical Document No. 21 <strong>Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Manual</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Tour</strong> <strong>Guid<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Sport</strong> Fish<strong>in</strong>g<br />
UNIT 6: SPIN FISHING EQUIPMENT<br />
PERSONAL GEAR<br />
Most gear, cloth<strong>in</strong>g and miscellaneous tackle you use <strong>for</strong> other fish<strong>in</strong>g will serve you well <strong>in</strong> sp<strong>in</strong><br />
fish<strong>in</strong>g such as polarized sunglasses, long-brimmed hats, protective footgear and sunblock.<br />
Other items such as tackle packs, boat bags, ra<strong>in</strong> gear, and fast-dry<strong>in</strong>g cloth<strong>in</strong>g, while not<br />
essential, can make life more com<strong>for</strong>table and productive.<br />
GENERAL BOAT GEAR<br />
For most sp<strong>in</strong> fish<strong>in</strong>g tours a 23 ft fiberglass skiff with a shallow draft is required. Your boat<br />
should be equipped with a large deck and com<strong>for</strong>table seat<strong>in</strong>g. Other items that are essential to<br />
have on your boat <strong>in</strong>clude:<br />
A 15 lbs Anchor with 100 ft of anchor rope<br />
Pole<br />
Pol<strong>in</strong>g plat<strong>for</strong>m (optional)<br />
Live bait well<br />
Ice Cooler with ice and water<br />
Caste net<br />
Rod Holders<br />
Life vests<br />
Catch and release gaff<br />
All Licenses <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g boat license from port authority, tour guide license, and park license.<br />
Rod & Reels (light sp<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g) 4,6,8 lbs test <strong>for</strong> bonefish and permit<br />
Rod & Reels (<strong>in</strong>termediate) 12,16,20 lbs test <strong>for</strong> tarpon and other species<br />
Reels<br />
Sp<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g Cast<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Sp<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g<br />
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