| First and foremost you should secure a fishing license | | | | and male ends together and line up the guides |
| before delving into the technicalities. Even if you want | | | | without fail. It won't last beyond a few minutes. |
| to become an amateur fisherman you need to get | | | | There are times when you also need a lubricant. You |
| hold of basic pieces of fishing equipment to make | | | | should slightly bend the rod to get the feel of it, |
| your journey into the fishing world more exciting. | | | | while shopping for a rod. Also keep in mind the |
| Only basic common sense is required in order to | | | | comfort factor of the equipment that you will use. |
| match the right rod and reel to the fishing technique | | | | Any type of rod will work. A 6' feet long rod of |
| and know the line type. A more enjoyable and | | | | medium weight or even a long stick will do. In order |
| comfortable fishing experience is guaranteed if you | | | | to ensure that it doesn't break easily, it should be |
| are able to match these tools appropriately. You will | | | | flexible, straight and long. Graphite is the most popular |
| often find your reel turning into a bird's nest, and | | | | rod as it is so strong and yet light. For conditions like |
| there are several reasons for this. But as even | | | | long casts in moderate winds, wispy rods up to 4 m |
| experienced fishermen have to encounter this, every | | | | in length are ideal. |
| now and then, there is no need to worry. | | | | You can choose from a variety of fishing lines and it |
| Your main objective should be to match the lure, the | | | | can be pretty confusing to select the best among |
| line, the reel and the rod. You will have to shell out | | | | them. The commonest ingredients are nylon and |
| around $25 to $ 40 for them and they will last for a | | | | 'monofilament' that is available in spools of varying |
| long long time. While shopping for a rod, you should | | | | length. The latter is called Test. The size of the |
| keep 3 issues in mind. Go for guides that are | | | | fishing line depends on the thickness of its diameter. |
| attached to the rod. The rod is held by grip or handle | | | | Search for a 4 lb. or 4 lb piece. It should be almost |
| and is available in either foam or cork. Different | | | | 10' long so as to be compatible with the basic rig. |
| lengths are available to provide comfort to the users. | | | | Therefore the bottom-line is that all the gears should |
| A reel seat where the reel is connected is the third | | | | match with each other. Now for a synopsis of what |
| equipment to be bought. | | | | other stuff your fishing kit should also consist of. It |
| A lot of fishing rods are available at the dealers that | | | | should ideally include fishing hat, sunglasses, and a pail |
| could, when assembled, consist of two or more | | | | of bait, first aid box, fishing knife, line clippers, and |
| pieces or be a single piece. It is very easy to make | | | | stringer, net. And of course snacks to keep you |
| the connection. You only need to connect the female | | | | going. So don't forget them. |