Fishing line and tackle that isn’t correctly disposed can have major consequences for wildlife. It can entangle and trap wildlife, causing injury or death. The most popular fishing line material is monofilament. It takes over 600 years for fishing line to break down. The Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program (MRRP) is a statewide project working to reduce the environmental damage…
Want to get bait without having to pay for it? Two words my friend: Cast net Cast nets are a recreational fisherman’s best friend when it comes to catching bait. It is a circular net with a weighted bottom that you can throw over a school of fish and then pull them in with the hand line. Simple concept, but it…