Fishing is a hobby that requires skill and knowledge. Those looking to dabble into fishing might find it quite intimidating, considering how much there is to learn. From the various fishing gear available to choose from, to the various fishing techniques possible, it can all be too much, making it difficult for an amateur to begin their journey to master fishing techniques.
First things first when it comes to fishing is that you need to know about essential fishing gear. Like any other trip, you need to prepare a list of things to pack so that you don’t leave anything important behind.
We’ve come up with an essentials checklist for beginners:
Rod and reel
There are a few types of fishing rods that you can choose from, depending on the kind of fishing technique you want to learn. The right rod and reel combo makes fishing more enjoyable. As a beginner, you can start with using a spinning rod and reel combo as it can be used for freshwater as well as saltwater fishing. If you plan on going deep sea fishing, you need to invest in a better, more robust fishing rod and reel.
Fishing line
The fishing line is one of the most important things you need while fishing. You can’t rely on low-quality fishing lines since they won’t be able to take on the weight and resistance put up by the fish.
Those who are new to fishing might not know that there are various kinds of fishing lines available too. The two most common ones used are the monofilament and the braid.
The kind of fishing trip you’ve opted for also affects your choice of fishing line. Fly fishing requires a heavy fishing line, but lighter, artificial lures.
Spooling the fishing line in is also a skill you need to learn and perfect.
Tackle box
Tackle boxes are meant to keep all your lures and other tools in one place. A tackle box is a handy part of fishing gear that makes it easy to choose the tools and lures needed. A tackle box is especially important when fishing in deep sea and the waves can get a bit rough, all your tools will stay in place. Choose a small to medium sized one when your first start out fishing.
Hand tools
There are many fishing tools available on the market, each for a specific purpose. When you first start off fishing, you don’t require many manual tools, especially not the more advanced ones. Fishing stores might try to sell you some extra tools, but you only require a pair of needle nose pliers and a line cutter.
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