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From setting up your first whip to tying the perfect rig, our easy-to-follow guides are here to help young anglers and their families feel confident on and off the bank.
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Helping You Catch More, Learn More, and Enjoy Every Session
Whether you're brand new to fishing or just looking to sharpen your skills, our angling guides are packed with tips, how-tos, and helpful advice written especially for juniors and their families. We cover everything from tackle selection and bait prep to water safety and fish care. Each guide is designed to make learning fun, accessible, and rewarding—so you can focus on what matters most: enjoying your time by the water.
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Why Float Choice Matters in Junior Angling Coaching
Float choice is one of the most important skills a young angler can learn. In this guide, Summerhayes Juniors explains how to choose the right float for whip and pole fis...
The Ultimate Junior Guide to Pole Top Kits & Elastic
Learn how different top kits work, what elastic ratings really mean, how to connect your rigs, and when to change things for the seasons. With real examples from Summerha...
From Whips to Beachcasters: Learning the Basics at Summerhayes Juniors
This week’s indoor coaching session was all about rods! Our juniors got hands-on with over a dozen different types — learning when, why, and how each one is used. It was...
Junior Guide: Your Complete Introduction to Fishing 🎣
Fishing is a sport for everyone. Our Junior Guide explains how young anglers can start their journey, learn the basics, care for fish, and build confidence through coachi...
Getting Started with Summerhayes Juniors
There’s something uniquely wonderful about seeing a child completely immersed in nature — the focus, the excitement, the joy of discovery.
Float & Shot / Stotz Conversion Charts: The Complete Guide
Below you will find conversation charts for helping you to shot your pole floats, Waggler Floats & in general all most any coarse fishing float. These conversion are idea...
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