In this task you are given a short story and a question regarding that story. You must answer the question based on the events of the story. Try to use the same words in the story to answer each question. You should completely answer the question in a short answer. Do not include information that is unnecessary to answer the question.
Q: Asher loved to go fishing. He went to the store to buy himself and new reel and rod. Asher used his new things during his visit to the pond that afternoon. He caught five fish while at the pond! Asher was very excited about the number of fish he caught.
Why did Asher use his new things?
A: 
Asher used his new things during his visit to the pond that afternoon.