Basic Tackle For Beginning Fishermen
The Sport of Fishing experiences new people enter on a regular basis. Everyone has their own reason to start fishing. Some like the relaxation, some the solitude and some love to eat fish. However, each year, manypeople go out and buy their first fishing reels and rod in hopes of landing a meal of fish filets.
Below is an easy to follow list of basic fishing tackle you’ll need to get started. You don’t need expensive or complicated gear to catch a fish. Sportsmen have known for years that fishing tackle makers sell fishing tackle to catch the Fishermen’s eye instead of fish. The gear 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.
Fishing tackle to catch Fish shouldn’t be so complicated you need an users manual to figure out how to operate it. Simple set-ups work best for any fish. Back in my younger days, a Buddy and I went Bass fishing at a local lake. The weather was hot that day, even for June. We stopped fishing somewhere aroun twelve o’clock and was standing around after loading the boat when this Old Man and 2 kids came in from fishing.
When they were done loading their boat, I walked over to find they had a limit 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. Their basic fishing tackle had outfished a couple local Pro’s with the latest in Rods, reels and fishing tackle!
The basic fishing equipment you’ll want to begin catching Bass is a Rod and Reel, line and bait. That’s the basics to put fish in the freezer. Where do you get your tacke at, your local sporting goods store or Wal-Mart has more than enough tackle to get you on your way to catching fish. I’d suggest a Rod and Reel combo like the Zebco 33 and a matching rod. You may even find this cheaper online.
Don’t make the mistake thinking you need a level wind reel to begin with. They’re hard for beginners to use and they cost way more than a spincast reel. Spinning reels are not as difficult to use, but you do need to know how to properly cast one or you’ll end up with a mess on your hands.
Next on your fishing tackle list comes the line. 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. You could use a more expensive line, but there’s no use. These two fishing line makers offer excellent line.
Now we’re at bait selection. 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. You’re now ready to head out to your fishing hole!
That’s your basic list you’ll need to start 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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