| In order to be successful at any sport you need the | | | | fish you are going after. In my tackle box are an |
| right equipment. The same holds true for fishing. | | | | abundant supply of these items as they are the basic |
| When you think about what gear you need for | | | | necessities for fishing. |
| fishing you naturally will think about poles, rods, reels | | | | Hooks are probably the most important, because |
| and bait or lures. These are very important (try | | | | without them you will be using your hands or trying |
| catching a fish without a pole!), but should not be | | | | to hit the fish with your pole. Sinkers will be used to |
| overshadowed by the tackle box. | | | | keep your bait below the surface of the water and |
| The tackle box is a carefully guarded item for avid | | | | some kinds are used to keep your lures near the |
| fisherman. In my tackle box are the stories of many | | | | bottom. |
| fishing trips and it contains an assortment things that | | | | The variety of lures that are available can be quite |
| have worked well for me. If you are just starting out | | | | staggering, and the color assortment is like a fishing |
| you can easily be overwhelmed by the plethora of | | | | circus. Different types of fish will be attracted to |
| choices available. Stick to the basics of fishing and | | | | different types of lures, so you might need to pick |
| setting up your gear can really be quite simple. | | | | up several different kinds depending on where you |
| Before you can fill up a tackle box, you will need to | | | | will be fishing. |
| have a tackle box. Make sure the box is strong and | | | | Some of the tools I have in my tackle box include |
| sturdy. It should be small enough to carry, but hefty | | | | needle nose pliers, fingernail clippers, fish stringers and |
| enough to take a little abuse so that it will last you a | | | | maps. A lot of people forget the maps, but you |
| long time. Also, make sure it has a strong handle to | | | | want to make sure you can find your favorite spot |
| make carrying easier. | | | | again. And more importantly, you want to make sure |
| Perhaps the most important part is the latch. The last | | | | you can find civilization again! |
| thing you want is for all of your gear to spill all over | | | | Experience will be the best thing to help you know |
| the boat or, even worse, in the water. | | | | what to keep. You will quickly discover what you use |
| Start outfitting your case with the essential items; | | | | the most and what you wish you had! Although I |
| hooks, line and sinkers. When you are buying items, | | | | don't want to give up all my secrets, knowing a little |
| make sure you get good quality; these will need to | | | | about what's in my tackle box can help you get |
| last. Get line that will fit your reel and work for the | | | | started on some fish stories of your own. |