Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Fishing Gear Basics

By Constantine Hertine


Fishing can be an excellent pass time. One of the things you should learn before you start fishing is about fishing gear and what will you need to get to start fishing. This article is for the beginner angler someone who wants to start fishing but doesn't know where. Well the first thing one should do before starting to even consider about fishing gear is to get their fishing license. Once that is done you are ready to go ahead and start acquiring your fishing gear.

Fishing does require some knowledge about a few things even if it is done on an amateur level. You should know a few things about what fishing gear consists of. There is no requirement for a whole lot of expertise when it comes to knowing what should be in your fishing gear. Understanding what kind of fishing line to use with what reel and what rod to use are things you will learn later down the line.

If you match these tools appropriately then you should expect a more enjoyable experience for a more comfortable fishing. There are however some things you just can fix and sometimes your reel just might turn into to something that resembles a bird's nest. To prevent something like this happening you should be able to match the reel with the line and the lure.

Getting these matched might set you back anywhere from 20 to 50 dollars. If they are matched correctly they could last a lifetime. When looking for a rod you should look out for a total of three things. The first thing is the guides attached to the rod. The second thing is the grip or handle holds. The last thing you should keep an eye out for is the reel seat where the reel will be connected to.

Not all fishing rods come in one piece. Some could consist of more than two or three pieces and will require some assembly. Connecting the pieces is easy. All you need to do is to make sure you connect the male and female ends together to make sure the guides are lined up. Worst case scenario you might need a bit of lubricant. Another thing you should consider when shopping for a rod is how it feels. Slightly bend it to get the feel of it. Again comfort should be considered when using the equipment. The size of the rod is important but any size rod will do as long it is not too heavy.

Just as with rods and fishing reels there are many types of lines on the market. There are different lines for different depths, different waters and so on. Fishing lines come from nylon thread and are sold in spools. These spools can be purchased from any fishing supply store. Different lines have different thicknesses and different weights. Selecting a line should depend on what kind of fishing you will be doing. The same applies for rods and reels.

After you get your line, rod and reel you should look into buying some fishing lures. The type of the lure, just as the rod the reel and the line should depend on what kind of fishing you will be doing i.e. fresh or salt water fishing. In addition to that however, the type of lure you use also depends on what kind of fish you will be going after. As you can see setting up a basic fishing kit is not a big deal. Some research and an understanding of the basics of fishing will enable you to put a great fishing kit together.




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