| To give yourself a chance at any sport you | | | | Weights are needed to sink your bait to the |
| must have the right equipment. Fishing is no | | | | bottom of the water. Weights can be made from |
| different. Most people assume all you need to | | | | different metals, but never buy lead weights. |
| fish is a rod, line, reels and some bait. Oh, | | | | These are highly toxic and can kill fish and |
| that it were that simple. Your tackle box | | | | other wildlife. |
| holds your "bag of tricks" for fishing. And a | | | | |
| well prepared tackle box can make all the | | | | You also need a variety of lures. Lures come |
| difference during a fishing adventure. | | | | in many appealing shapes, sizes, and colors. |
| | | | Different fish are attracted to different |
| If you have just started fishing, your tackle | | | | lures. You will get to know through |
| box will look very different from the tackle | | | | trial-and-error which are best for which |
| box of an experienced angler - probably a lot | | | | types of fish. Some fishermen prefer to make |
| more empty space. However, it takes years of | | | | their own lures. This may be an approach that |
| experimentation before you put together the | | | | interests you as well. |
| perfect tackle box. As long as you have a | | | | |
| basic kit in your tackle box, you can build | | | | Additional fishing accessories can also be |
| on it. | | | | useful, but don't buy something for the |
| | | | novelty value. Make sure you can get |
| First, you need the actual box. The best kind | | | | usability value from it. You can find out all |
| is one made of hard plastic. Do not pick a | | | | the information you need about various |
| box that is too heavy though, as this will | | | | fishing equipment from a fishing shop. |
| only cause you problems hauling it around | | | | |
| during your trip. It is important that the | | | | Also remember to take a map with you so you |
| box has a good latch to keep your fishing | | | | can either locate a preferred fishing spot or |
| resources from falling out at the most | | | | find a new one. It is also beneficial to take |
| inopportune times. | | | | simple first aid supplies in a small |
| | | | compartment in your tackle box. Nothing too |
| The next items to purchase include a large | | | | fancy is needed if you are just starting out; |
| supply of hooks of various sizes, fishing | | | | just a few band aids and some disinfectant. |
| line, and weights. Make it a point to get the | | | | However keep the latter away from your bait! |
| correct line for the type of fishing you | | | | |
| intend to do. Also make sure you pack a spare | | | | By following these basic tips, you will be |
| reel - you may need it. | | | | well on your way to creating a first class |
| | | | fishing tackle box. |