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Originally Posted by Schmitth
I can’t say that I’ve spent much time fishing in the past. I have a relative coming down next month and he expressed an interest in fishing some of the local ponds. He asked about using minnows. Is this the best type of bait/lure to use for the ponds here in The Villages? Where is the best place to fish? He lives out of state. Is a fishing license required (68 years old)?
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I hope you guys have a great time during his visit.
Here are a couple things to remember.. DO NOT keep the fish you catch in TV. Have fun catching and releasing but DO NOT keep them to eat.
The ponds in TV are retention ponds. That means EVERYTHING wet that is put on the ground and makes it to the street drains - car wash chemicals, insecticides, fertilizers, pond water treatment chemicals (to keep them nice) goes right back into the ponds...and into the fish.
If you're catching and releasing - have a great time. But, if you're
wanting to keep the fish, I highly suggest some of the larger lakes, rivers and true fresh water ponds in the nearby area.
Have fun!