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Go Fishing Without Going Broke
by Drew Hennigar
http://www.fishingmyway.com
Walk into any store selling fishing supplies and you might
be overwhelmed by the variety of merchandise as well as the
cost of some items. But getting started doesn't have to
cost a fortune.
The essential equipment required includes a reel, rod,
line, bobbers, sinkers, bait and hooks. To hold your gear,
get a tackle box big enough to store your purchases and
some future additions. Take out a fishing license, which
most gear stores sell, and you're ready to start enjoying a
great hobby.
A basic fishing rod is about six feet long. The handle is
generally made of either foam or cork. Grips are available
in a variety of lengths and sizes to fit any hand.
Experiment with various sizes to find the one that feels
the most comfortable. Rods are classified from ultra light
to heavy. Choose the strength of the rod based on the fish
you will catch.
Often, the reel will be sold as a package with the rod,
providing a cost savings over separate purchases. The
fishing line required to set up your rod and reel is ranked
in strength by the term "test," which indicates the the
maximum weight it can withstand before breaking.
Fishing gear stores will have two to ten pound test, so
pick your line according to the fish you hope to catch. If
in doubt, a medium strength, such as a four or six pound
test, is a good choice. But also consider your fishing
location. Higher test line is advisable for lakes with a
lot of rocks and plants that might cause snagging.
Hooks come in a wide variety of sizes and styles. Since
they are fairly cheap, buy an assortment of sizes and
styles to match the fish in mind. Experiment with a few
types to find the hooks that work best for you. When buying
hooks, keep in mind that the smaller the number on the
package the larger the hook. For example, a number four
will be larger than a number eight.
Bait to bring the fish to the hook may be artificial or
live. Ask the clerk about the effectiveness of the lures
and choose a couple to try. For live bait, earthworms and
minnows are typically used.
Buy earthworms or dig your own on a moist night, guided by
a flashlight. Maintain the worms by filling a container
with grass, moist soil and leaves. Cut the worm to the
size needed to fit on the hook.
If you use minnows, they are usually sold in three sizes to
match the fish quarry. Buy the size that fits your plans
and, when ready to fish, insert the minnow upside down on
the hook. As the minnow tries to turn over, the fish are
attracted by the movement. Ideally, anyway.
Bobbers and sinkers are cheap and come in different sizes
and shapes. Bobbers float and indicate when a fish has
taken interest in your bait. The bobber will move with a
nibble and sink below the water from the pressure of the
fish's bite.
Sinkers, as the name implies, sink your bait deeper into
the water. Want more depth, add a heavier sinker. Select a
few different types of sinkers and bobbers to experiment
with on your fishing trip. Enjoy your research!
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