Fashionable Fishing Some shore anglers will wear a fishing vest instead of carrying a tackle box. If your favorite fishing spot requires a long hike, a vest is very useful. Fishing tools may also be easier to reach if they are attached to your vest instead of buried in a tackle box. What types of tools might you attach to your vest? Here are some examples. Landing net - A landing net helps contain the fish until the hook can be removed. Pliers - Use pliers to make repairs or to avoid teeth when removing hooks from a fish's mouth. Clippers - Clippers are easier to use than a knife for cutting line. Whistle - Use a whistle to signal other people in case of an emergency. There are also fishing fanny packs, backpacks and sling bags available to haul equipment around. Pliers Clippers Pliers Whistle Landing Net Where does a fish keep its money? PFBC website: www.fishandboat.com In the riverbank! Pennsylvania Angler & Boater * March/April 2014 47