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Author: bill_miller | Total views: 32 Comments: 0
Word Count: 736 Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 1:56 AM

Basic Tackle Choices For Beginning Fishermen

Fishing has new members coming into the sport every day. Who knows what attracts a person to fishing. No matter what the reason, numerous people go out and buy their first fishing tackle and rod in hopes of carrying home a boatload of fish fillets.

I have assembled an easy list about choosing your beginning rod and reel. You don't need expensive or complicated gear to catch a fish. Most people know that fishing tackle companies produce fishing tackle to catch the Fishermen's eye instead of fish. The Rods and Reels I used to catch fish many years ago still catch fish today. In fact, it may even work better today seeing how the fish haven't seen this particular offerings over and over again.

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 around twelve o'clock and was loading the boat on the trailer when this Old Man and 2 kids came motoring up to the boat ramp.

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. Being that we were just skunked by an Old Man an two kids, I had to know what they were using for bait. The Old Man smiled and showed me his Minnow bucket and said "We're using Bass minnows"! I also couldn't keep from noticing their very basic rod and reels. Their simple set up had out produced the newest technology and presentations on the market at the time!

The necessities you'll need to be successful at catching Bass or any other fish is a Rod and Reel, line and bait. That's all there is to it. You also don't need to run to the overpriced specialty store to find this tackle, your local sporting goods store or Wal-Mart has an excellent selection. 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. Although easier than a spincast reel to use, Spinning reels can be complex to use and if not used correctly, can leave you with a mess on your hands.

Now 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.

You're going to be looking at bait selection now. 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!

This is all you'll need in order to catch fish. 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 out fish 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. Ignore the marketing hype. Catching a mess of fish couldn't be easier, that is, if they cooperate!

About the Author

Bill has been fishing for many years. He has an extensive background in repairing and using fishing reels of all shapes and sizes. He has been fishing across the U.S., Canada and Mexico since he was 16. In his spare time, you'll find him in his shop making custom fishing rods or out on the lake Bass fishing.