Copyright 2005 OutdoorContent.com
Written by
Hege Crowton
Proper planning can make or break a fishing trip. Whether you are going around thecorner or around the world, you need to bring the right gear in order to lure fishout for a nibble. Depending on the type of fishing, you may load your tackle boxwith different lures and change up your rod and reel accordingly.
First off, you need to know your target fish. Are you fishing for bass or trout? Fly fishing or casting from a boat? These questions are a critical part of deciding what to bring on your outing. Once you have figured out what kind of fish you areangling for, you need to think about what will attract him to the end of your hook. Find out what the fish is eating at this type of year - is there a hatch of mayfliesright now? You want to match your lures to what the fish is feeding on right now. You also need to consider the type of water you are fishing. If the water will bemuddy or full of sediment, then consider breaking out some of your most colorful lures. If you are angling in crystal clear waters, then try lures of a more subtlecolor.
Of course, your reel is also a major player in landing a fish. You need to have aquality reel or you will not be able to cast or reel in properly. Using an oldjunker just won’t do if you want to perfect your fishing skills and land that bigcatch. When selecting a reel, make sure you pick one with a drag tension that willhelp you catch those big fish.
It’s also important to use the right type of rod. Rods are built differently fordifferent uses - there’s rods for deep sea fishing, surf casting, boat casting, andfly fishing. Don’t try to use your surf casting rod for fly fishing - it just won’twork! Using the right rod is imperative for a successful fishing trip. Quality isimportant too as the low quality rods break and fall apart easily. You don’t wantthat to happen when you are reeling in the big one!
Right before you leave on your trip, with the car idling in the driveway, is not thetime to get out all your fishing gear and look it over. This should be done the day before and leave yourself enough time so you can run out to the store and getanything you need.
Be sure to check over all your lures and make sure you have enough of the types youwill be needing. If you are using sinkers, worms or other bait make sure there areenough of those as well. Get out your reel and use it. Does it have enough line? Make sure the line is nottangled and the reel works smoothly.
Next, check your rod. Does it fit together tightly? Are the eyes rusty - if theyare you might consider a new rod as this will impede reeling in the line. Make surethe rod is sturdy with no cracks in it. And just in case, you might consider bringing a backup rod as well as reel.
Once you have the major equipment in good order, it’s on to the supporting players. Make sure you pack a net and fillet knife as well as some pliers and something tocut the line if need be. Make sure your fishing vest and waders are clean and readyto use and you have some sort of a hat to protect your face from the sun. And last, but not least, make sure you buy that fishing license!
Please visit
No comments:
Post a Comment