Most fishing tackle questions seem to be about beginning fishing. People new to fishing have little knowledge of what is needed. This applies to people who rarely or have not fished in a long time. What rod and reel to buy is the first question. Then the choice of hooks, sinkers, and lures is daunting to an experienced angler. Look at the article as a checklist for starting. There are a few items every angler needs and a few optional.
Category: Beginners
Articles for beginners to learn the basics.
Best Monofilament Line for General Fishing
The monofilament line is a great choice for beginners or those that fish seldom. Beginners will damage the line by mistake. So the beginner may have to change the line often. While others fish so little it goes bad. All lines have a lifespan. After a period of time, it becomes weak or has other…
Checklist for the Tackle Box Plus Other Tips
A checklist for the tackle box helps you have everything needed when fishing. Look at having a list as inventory control. An angler can know what they have and need by looking at the list. How many times have you gone fishing to find out something is missing or low? Also, are all the tools…
Cleaning and Maintaining Fishing Reels
Maintaining fishing reels takes little time. It will increase performance and how long they will last. Taking care of the reel goes beyond lubing it once a year. Depending on how much you fish it may need to be lube a few times a year. They also need cleaning more often than most anglers do in a year. Shore fishing is harder on reels since the dirt on the ground finds its way into the reel. A few minutes on a regular schedule is all it takes.
How to Maintain Fishing Rods
Anglers overlook how to maintain fishing rods. When done fishing, anglers place the rod away and forget it until the next outing. A few minutes of cleaning and sometimes other work ensures a better performance from the rod. This will lead to fewer problems and have the rod last longer also.