Fishing Gear 101

Fishing in the UK is steeped in history. Although the origins of fishing go back beyond recorded history, and fishing was known and written about in both Greek and Roman times, Great Britain has played an absolutely pivotal role in the growth of both commercial and sport fishing as we know them today. Two of the most influential and important books to be written on fishing were published in Great Britain centuries ago. The first of these was published not long after the printing press was initially developed. These books were the “Treatyse of Fysshynge wyth an Angle,” published in 1496, and “The Compleat Angler,” from 1653. Click to continue reading »

Looking for discount fishing gear isn’t a hard task at all. In fact, the internet is loaded with great quality discount fishing equipment that is available at your convenience. So, how can you find good deals on the net? It all comes down to how much time you are willing to spend and where you look for potential bargains. Keep in mind we are talking about quality gear, not junk that starts to fall apart as you walk out the store. Click to continue reading »

Do you ever find yourself at a loss, because you want to wade into that deep water but don’t know how you could possibly bring all the tackle you need with you? The fish are biting out there and all you need to do is just go wade in. There is just no way to bring the tackle box with you. No place to put it in the water, not enough hands to carry it, don’t want to leave it in the banks either. Never fear, fishing vests are here. Click to continue reading »

Fishermen use bags of all sizes and types. From wallets and small fanny packs to backpacks, chestpacks, and shoulder bags, these bags are designed to meet the needs of avid fishermen. They are handy for storing flies, lures, hooks, and small tools. The larger bags can accommodate a sandwich or two, small snacks, and a bottle of water.

Initially fishing bags were just another type of tackle box but today they are both more elaborate and more utilitarian. Some of the bags you see today are really large and complex pieces of side sided luggage. They may contain tackle trays, utility boxes, padded tubes, and a variety of pockets. Click to continue reading »

The best fishing gear upgrades for you depend on the type of fishing you are engaged in, your skill level, and your budget. When you start out as a fisherman, it really does make sense to spend as little as possible while still making sure you get usable equipment. Honestly, there are so many choices available for cheap but perfectly decent equipment that paying any more than necessary is simply wasting money. Take time out to make sure that the equipment you are buying is suitable for your type of fishing, but spend too much too soon. Click to continue reading »

Although most reels are not expensive and can be readily replaced, doing a bit of advance research will save you from making a really bad choice and possibly save one of your first fishing trips from becoming a bit of a disaster. It is vitally important to consider the type of fishing you are going to be doing as well as your own needs and experience level. Some reels which will be great for a skilled operator are not suitable for a beginner, who will find them much too difficult to handle at first. Click to continue reading »

It is a primal instinct carried over from man’s hunting and gathering days. These are the times of TV dinners and fast food meals, of canned and boxed and foiled and processed food. Yet we still get that compulsion now and then to go out there into the wild, wild world and catch our own food. Out there the fish are waiting. They are plentiful in our rivers, streams, ponds, lakes, beaches, seas, and oceans.

To catch a fish, one must have the right equipment. Hooks, lures and baits, rods and reels, lines, nets, and floats; in fisherman’s lingo all this gear is all called fishing tackle. Even the type of fishing outfit or clothing is included is commonly known as fishing tackle.

Before any fishing goes on and before tackle is procured, a savvy fisherman has to determine three things about what kind of fishing they will be doing. These 3 things are:

• Location – ocean, lake, river, or pier
• Species – freshwater or saltwater sport fish
• Size – most states regulate the size of each species that is legal to catch and keep

Decide on location, species and size and it becomes easy to choose the right fishing tackle to suit one’s need. Location basically means where one intends to go fishing. Size is simple enough and is closely related to species. What size and species of fish do you intend to catch?

There are a lot of different fishing gear on the market. Deciding on where you plan to fish and what you want to catch narrows your choices of gear. A word of advice for the new fisherman who wants to explore all possible ways of catching a fish – an all around all-purpose beginner’s kit would be best.

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The history of sport fishing can be traced back to the late fifteen century, to a work written by Dame Juliana Berners, a prioress of St. Albans in England. This work was ahead of its time, as it goes into great detail on many of the issues which still trouble anglers today. The same equipment, albeit manufactured with completely different materials, is in use today as it was then, and there is plenty to be read on rods, line, bait, hooks, and of course the waters in which fishing took place. The book proved very popular, and was reprinted many times during the following century. Click to continue reading »