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