| Before going deeper into the technicalities, make sure | | | | sure the guides are lined up. This would only last for a |
| that a fishing license is secured. To be an amateur | | | | minutes. Sometimes, lubricants are needed. When |
| fisherman there are basic pieces of fishing equipment | | | | shopping for a rod, slightly bend it to get the feel of |
| needed to complete your exciting journey in the | | | | it. Again comfort should be considered when using |
| fishing world. Knowing the line type and matching the | | | | the equipment. |
| right rod and reel to the fishing technique is just basic | | | | Rods of any type will work. It should be around 6' |
| common sense. Match these tools appropriately and | | | | long and medium weight. Even a long stick will work. |
| expect a more enjoyable experience for a more | | | | This should be long, straight and flexible so it will not |
| comfortable fishing. There are several things that | | | | easily break. The most popular rod is Graphite |
| causes the reel to turn into a bird's nest, don't worry, | | | | because it is so light yet so strong. Wispy rods |
| even experienced fishermen encounter this every | | | | should be up to 4m long to be used for long casts in |
| now and then. | | | | moderate winds. |
| The main objective is to match the rod, the reel, the | | | | There are a lot of fishing lines to choose from and it |
| line and the lure. These will only cost a newbie around | | | | can be very confusing to find the best. It is mostly |
| $25 to $40 and they could last for years. The 3 main | | | | made of nylon and "monofilament" that comes in |
| issues when shopping for a rod are: Guides that are | | | | spools of different lengths that are called Tests. The |
| attached to the rod; Grip or handle holds the rod and | | | | larger the fishing line the thicker it is in diameter. Find |
| could come in either cork or foam. They come in | | | | a piece of a 4lb. or 4 lb. Test that is almost 10' long |
| different lengths so the comfort to the user must be | | | | for the basic rig. |
| considered; and the reel seat where the reel is | | | | The basic rule is that all the gears should match. To |
| connected. | | | | summarize your fishing kit, it should include other |
| Dealers make a lot of fishing rods that could either | | | | stuff as well: net, stringer, line clippers, fishing knife, |
| be single or consist of two or more pieces when | | | | first aid box, a pail of bait, sunglasses, fishing hat, and |
| assembled. The connection is very simple; just | | | | talking about the basics, don't forget your SNACKS! |
| connect the male and female ends together to make | | | | |