Beyond Books – Fishing Equipment

The library has 17 fishing poles and 12 tackle boxes available for checkout. The poles are:

12 – Cabela’s Zebco Spincast Combo
2 – Zebco 33 Spinning Combo
1 – Zebco 33 Camo Spincast Combo
1 – Shakespeare Ugly Stik GX2
1 – CarbonBlue GT Speed Stick

The tackle boxes contain:

1 Line Clipper (on lanyard)
1 Stringer
1 Needle-nosed Pliers
Various Jig Heads
Various Bobbers
Various Hook Sizes
Various Weight Sizes
Various Soft Bait Worms

Borrowing Guidelines:

• Borrowers must be 14 years or older and have a current library card in good standing.
• Equipment may be checked out for one week with the possible option of one renewal.
• Overdue fines are $1 per day per item.
• Fishing equipment must be returned to the library’s circulation desk during regular business hours. Equipment cannot be returned in a book drop or left outside the library.
• Lost or damaged equipment may be charged as follows:
  • Rod/reel $18
  • Tackle box $16
  • Tackle box items $1-5 each

Fishing License Info:

• Anglers ages 16 years and older must have a valid fishing license in order to fish in Illinois.
• Anglers under 16 years do not need a fishing license.
• Purchase a fishing license online at Buy Illinois License Online or in person at places such as Walmart, Meijer, or Dick’s Sporting Goods.

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