As you head off to your favorite fishing destination, it is
important to note that a great part of your success and enjoyment of
your trip will be based on how you go about choosing your fishing
tackle. Of course, the confusion begins when you start researching just
what the best tackle is. You'll find many different answers, especially
if you search online. So let's familiarize you better with fishing
tackle so you can sift through that information for yourself.
Fishing Tackle
Choosing the Rod and Reel
Unless
you intend to use a net, spear, or your hands, you'll probably want a
good rod and reel. Your rod and reel need to fit and align well
together. Nothing screws up a fishing trip more than discovering too
late that your rod and reel don't work well together. You'll also want
to see to it that your fishing line of choice works well in your reel
and provides you with adequate line strength for the type of fish you're
pursuing.
Quality may be the most important
aspect of rod and reel selection, but it is important to further note
that varying rod and reel combinations work better with varied line
strengths. For example, a lightweight line will not work well at all
with a stiff rod or reel designed for pulling up heavy bass. You will be
unable to fully cast lightweight line in such a situation. Likewise, if
you're catching heavy bass with a heavy line, you don't want a maximum
flex rod and quick crank reel as much as you want a sturdy rod and a
power reel.
Choosing the Fishing Lures
Without
the right lures for each of the types of fish you're looking to catch,
your chances of catching any fish are pretty slim. A simple Internet
search of the best lures for the type of fish you want to catch should
be enough to confuse you. There is a wide range of personal preferences
and varied motives behind specific recommendations, so stick to
recommendations about lure types over recommendations of specific
fishing lures.
You also have to consider
recommendations for fishing tackle based on varying locations and times
of day. For example, generally crankbait is best for early morning
hours, but this recommendation may not hold true in adverse weather or
water currents. So you also need to learn about how your lures and baits
selections should be altered for varying fishing conditions. Again,
stick to general recommendations and avoid brand recommendations.
Fishing Tackle
