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what is fishing tackle?

Fishing is a sport that requires you to be prepared.  Sure, you can grab any sort of stick, attach a rope to it and TRY to catch something.  But, in today’s wide world of products, you can do so much better and become that much more successful at fishing.  There are several things that you’ll need and that’s what we will talk about here.

Fishing tackle is the equipment you’ll need to get your bait out there.  You don’t need to spend a fortune on it, but what you should do is get the right products for your needs instead.

The Rod And The Reel

The most fundamental product that you need is the rod and reel.  For a beginner, go with a lightweight choice that has a spinner reel on it.  You can even purchase them together.  As for length, go for about six feet for the adults and four to five for your child.

Next on the list is fishing line.  It is also called filament.  You’ll need to know which weight to get.  This is called the pound test.  The larger the pound test number is, the stronger the line is.  Depending on the type of fish you are after, you’ll need to choose the line that is about the weight of the fish.  For a small, light rod, go with up to six pound test.  If you are using a large sized spinning reel, go with a stronger line.  For bait casting reels, go with six to thirty pound test.  The most popular options are the eight to sixteen.  Don’t always think that heavier is better though as many of the fish will be able to see the line and won’t go near it. Read the rest of this entry »