Fishing from camp

Many of the best campgrounds in California sit on stocked trout lakes. A simple setup is all you need to fish before breakfast.

Telescoping rod and reel combo ↗Collapses to under two feet and fits in the car with everything else.
Kids' rod and reel ↗Short, tough, and cheap enough not to worry about.
Trout lure kit ↗Spinners and spoons. Some waters, including Yosemite, allow lures only (no bait) with barbless hooks.
Landing net with rubber mesh ↗Rubber mesh is gentler on fish you release.
Fishing pliers ↗Get hooks out fast, and pinch barbs flat where barbless hooks are required.
Small tackle box ↗Holds lures, hooks, and weights in one place.

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