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It's a cold day. Yes, fall has arrived. This is a great time for
fishing, so you gather up your fishing equipment and head out.
You walk through a forest where the trees are dressed in their
fall colors of red, gold and orange. They look beautiful with
the evergreen backdrop. Then, you come to the edge of a swiftly
moving stream where there is a great fishing opportunity. You
set down your tackle box and your rod and reel, slip off your
new water proof jacket and slip a pair of hip waders on over
your fisherman's vest. These are just a few of the many fishing
accessories that are available. This article will go into more
depth on fishing accessories.
Your rod and reel is the backbone of your fishing equipment. If
you are a casual fisherman, fishing hobbyist or are buying
equipment for children, go with the basic rod and reel. Tackle
can range from simple to extremely complicated. Basic tackle
includes hooks, sinkers, bobbers, fishing line and a pair of
needle nosed pliers for removing your catch if it swallows the
hook. You may also wish to buy a net. If you are choosing a net,
choose a size that will easily hold the fish species that you
are fishing for. You don't want a small net if you are fishing
for salmon and don't want a huge net if you are fishing for rock
bass. If you fish for a variety of fish species, you might want
to consider buying both a small and a large net.
Electronic alarms allow you to know when you have a fish on your
line. With these, your fishing line threads through a slot in
the alarm head. If you get a bite, the alarm beeps and an LED
display flashes. There are a wide variety of good electronic
alarms on the market.
Clothing for fisherman can range from simple to elaborate. One
necessity is a fishing hat and sunglasses that will shade your
face from the sun. A good fishing vest with lots of pockets also
comes in handy, especially if you plan to wade into a stream.
Waders come in thigh or chest type and are great for getting out
into the water to extend your casting length. You may need
suspenders for these. In spring and fall, a good waterproof
jacket and gloves are essential to keep you dry in foul weather.
Rain suits are also available in one and two piece suits.
Other accessories are forceps, a scissor, a flashlight, wading
shoes, a fishing belt, a gaff, which is used for big game fish,
a tackle box or bag, pliers, pocket thermometers, angling
pliers, and a good fishing knife and sharpener. These are all
accessories that will aid you in your fishing experience. Be
sure to take along a floatation vest or life jacket if you are
fishing from a boat.
Before choosing expensive accessories or tackle, be sure it is
right for the job and right for you. There are many factors to
be taken into consideration, including the species of fish you
are fishing for. If you are not sure what fishing accessories
you will need, or if you have trouble choosing, ask a family
member, a friend, or a staff member of the local bait and tackle
shop to help you assemble the fishing accessories that you will
need for the particular fish species you are fishing for. |
Fishing Facts
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