It may have been said in jest but I think this may be a serious topic for some of us who would have a hard time catching fish w/ a hand grenade.<br><br> - Exactly how effective is 10 yrds of line, a couple of bare hooks, and some split shot? -<br><br>The chance of me catching a fish in Long Island Sound with any of these kits would be slim. Unless I'm along a forgotten river where the fish are abundant and will bite anything I wouldn't want to bet my next meal on this kit.<br><br>My question is... Do I just need practice, patience, and skills or is there a more viable solution? Like a gill net or nearby pizza parlor? ;-)