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