Your Guide To Catching The Big Ones -- Fishing Tackle And Accessories
If you want to improve your success rate as an angler -- that is, catch more fish, more of the time -- then you need to double check the 2 "T's" -- your technique and your tackle. Funny thing: I know many fishermen who are constantly working to improve their casting and retrieving skills but who have very shoddy-looking tackle boxes. I mean what's inside of them -- they are using tackle and equipment that they inherited from their grandfather 40 years ago! The best technique in the world cannot overcome the limitations of worn out or cheap, poor-quality fishing tackle.
That's why I strongly recommend that you take a look in your tackle box before you go fishing. For example, if you are a bass fisherman, are you still trying to use lures with chipped paint and rusted hooks? No wonder you aren't getting a hit on your line! Before you go out fishing again do yourself a favor and purchase some new, good-quality bass fishing tackle.
But this advice is not limited just to guys going after largemouth or smallmouth -- regardless of what type of fish you are after, you need good quality equipment. For example, why not get rid of that old, worn-out monofilament line that has been stretched and stretched beyond belief -- and replace it with some strong and durable braided fishing line? Braided fishing line is actually much stronger than most types of monofilament, and is not easily broken.
How about your fishing rods? Once again, are you trying to make do with a crappy rod that has long ago lost all its action? You know that won't work -- a worn-out rod may actually be costing you, as it may have lost its sensitivity -- you may be losing out every time you get a hit! So head out to your favorite sporting goods dealer and pick up a couple of brand-new fishing rods -- Fenwick fishing rods are an old favorite, as well as Eagle claw fishing rods. If you are into saltwater fishing I would suggest you look at Ande fishing rods or Michel fishing rods.
Back to the bass fisherman: you know than one key piece of equipment are your lure. If you watch any of the fishing programs on TV you may have noticed -- you'll never see a pro bass fisherman using old, nicked and broken lures -- and surely the granddaddy of them all is Rapala fishing lures when it comes to fishing lures for the bass fisherman.
What about your fishing reel? I hear some of you guys out on the water, cussing and cussing because you are continually bothered with tangled lines in your fishing reels. But did you know that that problem can be largely eliminated if you will simply upgrade your equipment? That's because the higher-quality fishing reels -- such as Daiwa fishing reels and Shimano fishing reels -- have built-in mechanisms to help to give you a smoother cast and no backlash in your reel.
I know, I know: fishing tackle will not make up for a lack of skill when you're out on the water -- that's true. But remember that the reverse is true, as well: skill cannot compensate for bad equipment. Even a world-class chef cannot create a gourmet meal using only one pot with a hole in the bottom -- and neither will you achieve the ranks of a master fisherman without the proper equipment. So take inventory of your tackle and equipment today -- then plan your purchases. Here's to your success -- I hope you catch the big one!
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Brandy
Posted 165 days ago
I was looking around for gift ideas for my father. He reeally enjoys fishing so I was looking for something that would suit him. I have decided to buy him a new pole and rod. I hope he likes it.
Taylor
Posted 165 days ago
This article has inspired me to take a close look at my tackle box before I venture out next time. I am sure it would be a good idea to change my monofilament line for the superior braided line. This will be a fun project.
Linda
Posted 165 days ago
My husband absolutely loves to fish and spends all his spare time fishing. His birthday is next month and I plan on buying some of the tackle thats recommended in this article.
Randy Watkins
Posted 166 days ago
I agree that tackle is as important as technique. I have some great tackle, but I need a lot of work on my techniqe. Even if I don't catch many fish, I enjoy getting out and breathing fresh air.
Carlos Rodriquez
Posted 166 days ago
Cabella's is like the best store that I have ever been to when it comes to getting fishing gear. They have everything that you need and it wont cost you an arm and a leg.
Sherwin Dombush
Posted 166 days ago
The first thing that you need to do is just go sit by a lake and enjoy the peace and quiet and the birds chirping. sit there and read a "how to" book of fishing. Many fisherman go fishing not just for the fish they catch, but to enjoy the atmosphere.
Garry
Posted 167 days ago
We just moved to Vermont and have a stream virtually right out of our back door. To be honest, I have only been fishing once in my lief and that was 30 years ago, coming from Boston, I spent more time at baseball games than anything else, so where do I start. I've read the reveiws here, but am still totally lost. I guess I need to talk to some of the locals as I really want to learn and enjoy what is supposed to be a great fishing spot right on my property
