Basic Tackle For Beginning Fishermen
The Sport of Fishing experiences new Fishermen enter each year. Everyone has their own reason to start fishing. Some like the relaxation, some the solitude and some love to eat fish. Regardless the reason, scores ofpeople go out and purchase their first fishing reels and rod in hopes of bringing home a truck load of fish to skin for the freezer.
Below is an easy to follow list of basic fishing tackle you’ll need to begin fishing. You don’t need expensive or complicated gear to catch a fish. Most people know that fishing tackle companies sell fishing tackle to catch the Fishermen’s eye instead of fish. The Rods and Reels I used to catch fish all those years ago still catch fish today. In fact, it may even work better today seeing how the fish haven’t seen this particular offerings over and over again.
Tackle to catch Fish doesn’t have to be overly complicated. Simple set-ups work best for any fish. Back in my younger days, a Buddy and I went Bass fishing at a local lake. The weather was hot that day, even for June. We stopped fishing somewhere aroun twelve o’clock and went in too load the boat when this Old Man and 2 kids came motoring up to the boat ramp.
When they were done loading their boat, I walked over to find they had a limit of Black Bass. The biggest one was 6 and a half pounds and none were under 2 pounds. Seeing how my Buddy and I had been using the latest equipment on the market along with the latest lures and presentation, I just had to know this Old Man’s secret to catching Bass. The Old Man smiled and showed me his Minnow bucket and said “Just plain old minnows”! I also couldn’t keep from noticing their very basic freshwater fishing rods and reels. Their simple set up had out produced the newest technology and presentations on the market at the time!
The basic fishing equipment you’ll have to have in order to start catching Bass or any other fish is a Rod and Reel, line and bait. It’s as simple as that. You also don’t need to run to the overpriced specialty store to find this tackle, your local sporting goods store or Wal-Mart has an excellent selection. I’d suggest a Rod and Reel combo like the Zebco 33 and a matching rod. Expect to pay a whopping twenty five bucks or so for such a combo.
Stay away from level wind reels to begin with. They’re hard to master and expensive. Although easier than a spincast reel to use, Spinning reels can be complex to use and if not used correctly, can leave you with a mess on your hands.
Now on your equipment list comes the type of line you’ll be using. If you bought a rod and reel combo, chances are it came with line already on it. If not, or you want to change the line, then I’d suggest a 10lb line from either Stren or Trilene. Don’t fall for the marketing hype that you need expensive line. Trilene and Stren is good line and all that one needs.
You’re going to be looking at bait selection now. Start with live bait and work your way up to artificials. You’ll catch more fish and bigger ones on live bait. When you’re in the Fishing Dept. of your favorite store, look for Eagle Claw live bait hooks in the 1/0 to 3/0 sizes and get a few packs. Next try and find some weights. You can generally find the ones that come several sizes to a package. Split shot is a great weight for beginners. Next, check out the floats. I like to use the Balsa wood floats. I use the slip floats. These slide up and down the line for easy adjustment. They’re held in place at the top by a knot or bobber stop. You’re now ready to head out to go fishing!
And that’s all you really need to get started Fishing. The fishing tackle I recommend here should cost you less than a hundred dollars. The fishing companies have made it seem like catching a Bass is nearly impossible unless you’re using the latest and greatest gear on the Market. Don’t believe the marketing hype. Now get out there and enjoy yourself!