Tackle To catch fish, you will need hooks, weights, and bobbers-known as terminal tackle. Hooks Hooks come in different sizes to hold fish of different sizes! Weights Weights help keep your bait or lure weighed down in the water to be easily seen by the fish. Weights are usually made of soft metal to wrap around the fishing line. Bobbers A bobber is a floating piece that will " bob " or move when a fish pulls your fishing line. You can also place your bobber higher or lower on the fishing line to keep your bait higher or lower in the water for fish to see. Hooks Weights Bobbers 2022 Pennsylvania Proper Clothing Rules Having the right clothing makes a big difference on an outdoor trip. Check the weather before going on a fishing trip to pack what you will need for a fun and safe day. A hat and sunscreen are needed on sunny days. Fishing Summary/ Boating Handbook Check the rules and regulations for fishing in Pennsylvania by reading the current year's Pennsylvania Fishing Summary/ Boating Handbook, available where Pennsylvania fishing licenses are sold. It is also found at fishandboat.com and on the FishBoatPA app. MENTORED YOUTH TROUT DAY March 26 (statewide) Multi-Year Fishing Licenses-page 5 FISH-FOR-FREE DAYS May 29 and July 4 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary/Boating Handbook TROUT OPENER April 2 Statewide www.fishandboat.com www.fishandboat.com 1 Sunglasses protect eyes from the sun and flying hooks. Polarized sunglasses help to better see fish in the water. Bring snacks, water, insect repellent, and a first aid kit to better enjoy your time outside. July/August 2022 33http://fishandboat.com http://www.fishandboat.com http://www.fishandboat.com