Getting equipment to fish
August 13th 2007 12:34
So, you’ve been watching those fishing shows on TV or reading this blog and decided to try a little fishing for yourself. Where to begin?
Since we already talked about getting a rod and reel, let’s assume you have those and jump in and pick out some equipment.
There are a LOT of bobbers on the market and instructions vary on how to use them. One of the most common is the slip bobber. This is the old red and white affair that you saw grandpa use back in the day that just hooked onto the line.
One area that has seen a lot of change over the past few years is hooks.
If you look in the tackle box of anyone who has been fishing a while, you’ll probably find lures
that are used by almost all fishermen. It’s a good idea to try and copy this selection. With experience, you will fine-tune your selection until you have the exact lures that are good to use in your favorite fishing spot!
Although
spinnerbaits
Crankbaits are another versatile favorite.
crankbaits
Topwater
top water lures
jerkbaits
Plastics come in a HUGE variety of styles.
plastics
Live bait is a broad heading which can include many different creatures found in your back yard or even right at your favorite fishing hole! Earth worms, night crawlers, grubs, or grasshoppers, are just some of the bait that can easily be found in nature. As you can see, the possibilities for live bait are endless with little or no cost!
Once upon a time, fishermen loaded up a metal tackle box and that was that. One of the best ways to store tackle and lures would still be a tackle box but, today most of them are made from plastic. This can be a unit with fold out organizers, the biggest of which is known as a possombelly. Another version of this is the drawer type tackle box. Again, you can put everything except the kitchen sink in one of these. The big advantage with the drawer type is that it requires less clearance to open than a possombelly style box. However, if you’re just starting out, you may want to try using some of the plastic utility boxes that are on the market. These convenient organizers allow you to store your fishing equipment or other items if desired.
With customizable compartments,
If you’ve done all this, you’ll see that you still have money to stop for breakfast on you way to catch a fish or two!
Until next time--watch yourself and watch your line!
*Large photo from morguefile.com
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