What You Need To Start Fishing
Fishing sees new Fishermen coming into the sport with regularity. Everyone has their own reason to start fishing. Some like the relaxation, some the solitude and some love to eat fish. Regardless the reason, numerouspeople go out and purchase their first fishing reel and rod in hopes of landing a truck load of fish to skin for the freezer.
Below is an easy to follow list of basic fishing gear I recommend to get started. You don’t need expensive or complicated gear to catch a fish. Everyone knows that fishing tackle makers produce 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. Just as good, if not better, than they stuff they hawk today.
Tackle to catch Fish shouldn’t be expensive or complicated. Simple set-ups work best for any fish. I remember a Bass fishing trip a Buddy and I took to a local lake many years ago. The weather was hot that day, even for June. We knocked off around noon and went in too load the boat when this Old Man and 2 kids came in off the lake.
When they got out, they had a huge stringer 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 simple graphite fishing rods and reels. They had out fished a couple local Pro’s with simple bait and rod and reel set-ups!
The basic fishing equipment you’ll want to start catching fish is a Rod and Reel, line and bait. That’s all you need. As for rods and reels, your local sporting goods store or Wal-Mart has everything you need to begin fishing. I’d suggest a Rod and Reel combo like the Zebco 33 and a matching rod. You may even find this cheaper online.
Level wind reels are not good fishing reels to begin with. They can be difficult for beginners to use and are pricey. Spinning reels should be avoided also. If not used properly, they’ll leave you with a mess that you’ll not likely soon forget.
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. There are other manufacturers out there, but these two have been around a long time and manufacture quality fishing line.
Bait selection comes next. Don’t fret, it’s just as simple as selecting your rod and reel. 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. Now all that’s left is checking the regulations, buying a tackle box and stringer and you’re set to go!
And that’s all you really need to get started Fishing. This set up should cost you less than a $100 and once you have some experience under your belt, you’ll find it’s pretty easy to outfish the local Pro’s. 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. Nothing could be further from the truth. Catching a mess of fish couldn’t be easier, that is, if they cooperate!
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