Friday, December 30, 2011

Getting To Know The In Depth Of Your Fishing Gear

By Seth Steel


Everybody knows that fishing is the task of capturing fish. Methods consist of gathering by hand, netting, trapping, spearing and angling. The term is likewise ascribed to catching cephalopods (squid, octopuses, etc.), mollusks (clams, oysters, etc.), crustaceans (crabs, lobsters, etc.) and echinoderms (sea urchins, starfish, etc.).

Unless you gather your catch by hand and take it home in your arms, you will need some sort of fishing gear. Some people might think of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn fishing on the Mississippi River in the 1800s. Back then people made their gear from items they find throughout the house. They might also buy a spool of line, a hook and a sinker from the general store for only a dime.

Today you can find a large variety of fishing gear available using the latest technology. Lightweight rods made from graphite or even a fiberglass/graphite composite are really easy to work with and are appropriate for beginners. Glow-in-the-dark lures seem like fun, but they also can actually be extremely helpful in murky water.

Fishing rods date back to ancient Egypt and other old civilizations. They were commonly made of Tonkin bamboo, Calcutta reed, ash or lancewood. During the 1600s experiments led to the development of modern rods and reels. Izaak Walton, a British fisherman described fishing and tackle in his classic book, The Complete Angler published in 1653.

Besides the rod, standard fishing gear and hunting clothing includes fishing line, hooks, sinkers and bobbers. Fishing line may be made of Dacron, cotton or monofilament. Some folks have even used dental floss or kite string. Fishing line parameters include material, length and weight. Keep in mind that fish can see thicker lines a lot better than thinner ones. Other factors to consider include UV resistance, breaking strength, stretch and abrasion resistance.

When you're in the back woods other gear you may need include a camp fire stove, eureka tents, and don't forget the hooks. Experts advise that novice anglers use hook size 6 or 8 since these work for many types of fish. A little cork from a bottle of wine or even the classic white and red float or bobber can tell you when a fish strikes. The name portrays the action -- the bobber bobs up and down. Finally a sinker or weight lowers the bait to the level of the fish.

Deep sea fishing gear is a little different compared to that used for freshwater fishing. The rod is larger and thicker and is also tough to break. A long rod can get your cast farther out into the water. A short rod gives you more power to pull the fish out of the depths. The reels to go with the rod can be complicated so beginners should choose a simple reel to start.

A deep sea fishing harness that have a cup to insert the butt of the rod can help pull in heavy fish using your entire body weight instead of just your arms. The harness Quint wore in the movie Jaws is a good example. Lures and baits are a matter of personal preference. Ask locals what works best in their waters.




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