| The most basic piece of equipment required for | | | | Spinning |
| fishing is fishing tackle. Fishing tackle is a generic term | | | | Spinning fish tackle is so called because the casting |
| that refers to equipment such as lures, bait, lines, | | | | reels spool spins as the line is cast out. The design is |
| rods, reels, nets and trawls, downriggers, outriggers, | | | | similar to spin casting fishing tackle except that the |
| gaffs, harpoons, clevises, floats, and traps. | | | | reel is usually mounted on the underside of the |
| The kind of fishing tackle that you will require | | | | handle and the line is released by using the index |
| depends on the kind of fish that you are angling to | | | | finger. This sort of design takes a bit of practice, and |
| catch. It will also be dictated by your experience in | | | | is only recommended for more advanced users. The |
| fishing. A fishing tackle can be as simple as a soda | | | | advantage of a spinning tackle is that it allows you to |
| can with fishing line attached to it, or a pole with a | | | | cast your line over a larger distance and lets you use |
| line tied to the end. These simple forms of fishing | | | | a variety of fishing lines. |
| tackle are used to fish near the bank. | | | | Bait casting |
| Advanced users may want to consider a rod and reel | | | | Bait casting is one of the most difficult forms of |
| arrangement. This type of fishing tackle uses reels to | | | | fishing tackle to use. As the line is controlled by your |
| store a large amount of line. This enables you to cast | | | | thumb, you have to put in many hours of practice to |
| your line further. A rod and reel arrangement is | | | | ensure that you can control the line properly. The |
| essential for fishing in deeper waters and for tackling | | | | advantage of bait casting is that it gives you an |
| larger fish. There are many different types of fishing | | | | unbelievable amount of accuracy and control. In fact |
| tackle that employ the rod and reel arrangement. | | | | bait casting is the preferred method of fishing tackle |
| The four basic kinds are: spin cast, spinning, bait cast, | | | | for professional bass fishing. |
| and fly casting. For more information, visit our | | | | Fly casting |
| website at | | | | Fly casting is regarded as the pinnacle of fishing |
| Spin cast | | | | tackle. This is the most difficult of all fishing tackles |
| Spin cast fishing tackle is ideal for beginners as it is | | | | and requires a lot of practice and patience to master. |
| easy to use, after a bit of practice. A spin casting | | | | The basic movement is similar to spin casting; |
| rod has a straight handle and line guides to prevent | | | | however in fly casting, instead of relying on a |
| the line from running awry. The reel is mounted on | | | | weighted lure, the weight of the line itself carries the |
| top of the handle of the fishing rod. The fishing line | | | | artificial fly to the fish. Fly casting allows you to cast |
| comes out of a small hole in the cover of the reel. | | | | your line with speed, accuracy, and gives maximum |
| Spin casting is used to catch fish such as bluegill, | | | | range. Fly fishing is a highly competitive sport and |
| crappie, and other pan fish. | | | | attracts thousands of enthusiasts every year. |