If shoppers wish to supplement the colorful frogs, crawdads and assorted plastic worms included in the INSTANT FISHING KIT, there’s a handy checklist on the back of the package with ideas for additional tackle purchases, as well as easily overlooked sundries like disposable cameras and sunblock.

Now What? Handbooks is committed to getting families into the great outdoors at a reasonable price, and the INSTANT FISHING KIT is the perfect addition to their fi ne series of adventure handbooks, We’re Going Camping! Now What?, We’re Going Hiking! Now What? and We’re Going Fishing! Now What?, a slimmed down version of which is included in the kit.

The INSTANT FISHING KIT is fi shing fun in a box, providing an all-in-one, store-to-shore fishing experience. New anglers will love it, and seasoned anglers taking their little guys and gals out for the first time will appreciate the support — and the diversion — of the kid-friendly, whimsically illustrated primer, We’re Going Fishing! Now What? They’ll also appreciate the value pricing; at a manufacturer’s recommend retail price of just $11.98, each of their little anglers can have their own!

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Instant Fishing Kit PDF

Harbor Collection: (Spotted Bay Bass, Sand Bass, Halibut)

Baits: 2-3 inch Shad Tails, 3” Single Tail Shrimp, 2 & 3” Baby Puss.

Colors: Hot Belly Bass, Rainbow Trout, Clear Red, Baitfish, Ghost Shrimp, Chartreuse Gold, Hot Belly Dorado, SD Custom, Mean Dine, Casey’s Classic, and Green back Chovy

Surf Collection: Baits: 2-3” Single Tail Shrimp, 2-3” Shad Tails
Colors: Rainbow Trout, Bleeding Bait, Baitfish, Pearl White, Clear Red, Tomato Pepper, Watermelon Pepper, Ghost Shrimp, Anchovy, JW Wine, Purple Demon

Sand Bass: 4-6” Shad Tails, Monarch Grubs, Baby Puss
Colors: Hot Belly Bass, Rainbow Trout, Bleeding Bait, Chartreuse Gold, Brown Bait, Black Gold, Hot Belly Dorado, Classic Brown Bait, Green Back Chovy, Casey’s Classic, Mean Dine, Green Back Sardine.

Calico Bass: 4-9” Shad Tails, Monarch grubs, Baby Pus
Colors: Green back Sardine, JW Wine, Casey’s Classic, Mean Dine, Green Back Chovy, Classic Brown Bait, Brown Back Sardine, Hot Belly Calico, Clear Red , Sculpin, Bleeding Bait, Sardine, Hot Belly Bass, Sexy Shad, and rainbow trout

Halibut: 3-6” Shad Tails, 3” Single Tail Shrimp, Monarch Grubs, Giant Sea Reaper
Colors: Rainbow trout, Pearl White, Anchovy, Sardine, Shrimp, Green back Chovy, Classic Brown Bait, Mean Dine, Green Back Sardine, smelt, mackerel

Tuna: 4-7” Shad Tails
Colors: Baja Chovy, Dean’s Dine, Green back Sardine, Purple Demon, Mean Dine, Green back Chovy, Anchovy, Sardine

Largemouth Bass: 3-9” Shad Tails
Colors: Neon Smoke, Hot Belly Bass, Rainbow Trout, Bleeding Bait, Bait Fish, Pearl White, Hot Bell Dorado (Firetiger), Herring, Jackson Trout, Sexy Shad

Striped Bass: 4-6” Shad Tail
Colors: Neon Smoke, Hot Belly Bass, Rainbow Trout, Bleeding Bait, Bait Fish, Pearl White, Anchovy, Sardine, Chartruese, Baja Chovy, Jackson Trout, Sexy Shad

Q: I like going out on 3/4 day trips for Calicos. I get bit a lot on the fall but I am missing a lot of those fish. Any advice? — Tom C  Long Beach, CA

A: There are a few small adjustments you can make that will help you increase your hookup ratio. 1) Don’t set the hook until you feel the weight of the fish. Simply throw the reel in gear, drop your rod tip, and only swing once the rod loads up a bit; thereby allowing the fish ample time to grab the bait. 2) Try using scent on your plastics. Products such as Unibutter, Hotsauce, and Pro-cure can make fish hold on to the bait longer. 3) If you still miss the fish, throw your reel back in freespool. A lot of times, that same fish that missed the bait will come back on it. 4) Downsize your bait. The difference between a 5” bait and a 4” bait may not look to be all that much. But in actuality, the volume of the baits is vastly different. A smaller bait may be just the ticket. — AA Pro-Staff

Q: I’ve noticed that AA’s has a wide selection to choose from. What are your favorites?  –  Ryan M    Oceanside, CA

A: AA makes tons of color/style combinations that are fantastic. However, there are a few baits that I call “confidence baits.” These are lures that I generally start out each trip with.

• CALICO BASS: 5” Shad Tail or AA Slugs in Hot Belly Calico, Brown Back Sardine, Green Back Chovy, or Casey’s Classic
• Sand Bass: 5” Shad Tail and 4-5” Monarch Grubs in Chartreuse & Gold, Brown Bait, Hot Belly Dorado, or Green Back Chovy
• Spotted Bay Bass: 3” Single Shrimp and 3” Baby Puss in Chartreuse& Gold, Clear Red Flake, Casey’s Classic, Green Back Chovy, and Rainbow Trout

These are just some of my favorites. For an in depth look at species specific lure/color choices, please refer to charts contained in this website. — AA Pro-Staff

Q: I like fishing plastics, but sometimes I get tired of throwing the standard shad tail. When is it best to branch out and try a different bait?

A: It’s never a bad time to try new baits. Fishing is all about experimentation with lures in different conditions. Each angler has specific baits he likes to fish given the conditions he’s fishing in. However, you’ll never find that one lure if you don’t try. Don’t be afraid to vary the style of bait, size, color, and method of retrieve. The slightest change can make all the difference. But remember; always take notes on what you’re doing. It may be tedious, but once you’re able to see a pattern emerge, you’ll be glad you took the time. — AA Pro-Staff