TACKLE LOANER PROGRAM: Wish to fish, but lack the 
tackle? No worries ... we've got you covered ... details 
ahead on Passport to Texas.
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PTT from TPWD and the Sport Fish Restoration Program

You want to give angling a try, but don't have tackle, and 
aren't not sure you want to buy it before you try it. That is 
so not a problem.

The tackle loaner program is a really good way to get back into 
fishing or to get into fishing for the first time. :06

Ann Miller is aquatic education coordinator at Texas 
Parks and Wildlife. The tackle loaner program allows 
anglers to borrow tackle the way readers borrow library 
books.

So you can go to one of our tackle loaner sites, check out the 
basic tackle, you'll need to bring your own bait, but you can 
borrow that equipment and go fishing. :10

Many tackle loaner site are in state parks, and fishing in 
state parks is free during the yearlong family fishing 
celebration. So borrow there, and fish there. 
 
So, be sure to ask there at the park headquarters exactly where 
your best fishing spots are. For some parks, where the lake or 
river is not completely surrounded by the park, you need to ask 
the park folks where on that river or lake you still can fish for 
free. :19

You can check out tackle for up to seven days. 

There's no charge for borrowing the equipment. We just ask 
you that you return it in good shape. And that's it. :07

That's our show for today ... supported by the Sport Fish 
Restoration program.. working to increase fishing, and 
boating opportunities in Texas ... 

For Texas Parks and Wildlife ... I'm Cecilia Nasti.