Going fishin': Preparation and knowledge go long way to making fishing trips successful, memorable

Going fishin': Preparation and knowledge go long way to making fishing trips successful, memorable

PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Knowledge is power and preparing for a fishing trip is vital. Specifically, you have to know what you might catch, how to catch it and how to handle it. To that end, you better have your tackle box stocked with the right equipment. Beyond the hooks, bobbers, swivels and weights that every angler typically has in abundance, your tackle box needs to be geared with a pair of pliers or hook removers. The cost of a hook remover or …