This is for kids only. If you want to go fishing more next summer begin planning right now. Maybe you could ask for a fishing rod and reel for Christmas. Best yet, save your money and give your dad or mom some fishing equipment.

Don’t just quit at Christmas. Remember parents have birthdays and anniversaries: a good time to give a few flies or a new dare devil or two. Have your own “kids take parents fishing” day, and do something special for them.

Take out the garbage or shovel the driveway without being asked. If you remember them now, they’ll remember you next summer.

Remind your folks that you will be a year older, more mature, and let them know you will not cry with cold feet.

Show them you will take better care of the fishing gear next season by taking better care of your things now.

Keep your bedroom clean.

Offer to clean out the tackle box and oil the reels.

Call around or write and get brochures and information on different trips you think they would like to go on. Determine the price.

Find out which guides and what services will accept kids. See if they have special rates for you.

Encourage making reservations early. Try to earn money to help pay your share.

Let other interested adults know you like to fish. Write a letter to grandparents telling of your interest in fishing. Send them a subscription to Alaska Outdoors® magazine.

Talk to neighbors who fish. Do something nice for them.

Find out when National Fishing week is.

Ask your parents, grandparent, and neighbors, and find out who took them fishing when they were young. Get them to talk about their fishing experiences when they were growing up. Let them know how important it is to take a kid fishing.

Try these things, because if you don’t get to go fishing next year as much as you want­—It’s your fault.