| Before going deeper into the technicalities, make | | | | to make sure the guides are lined up. This would |
| sure that a fishing license is secured. To be an | | | | only last for a minutes. Sometimes, lubricants are |
| amateur fisherman there are basic pieces of | | | | needed. When shopping for a rod, slightly bend it |
| fishing equipment needed to complete your | | | | to get the feel of it. Again comfort should be |
| exciting journey in the fishing world. Knowing the | | | | considered when using the equipment. |
| line type and matching the right rod and reel to | | | | Rods of any type will work. It should be around 6' |
| the fishing technique is just basic common sense. | | | | long and medium weight. Even a long stick will |
| Match these tools appropriately and expect a | | | | work. This should be long, straight and flexible so |
| more enjoyable experience for a more | | | | it will not easily break. The most popular rod is |
| comfortable fishing. There are several things that | | | | Graphite because it is so light yet so strong. |
| causes the reel to turn into a bird's nest, don't | | | | Wispy rods should be up to 4m long to be used |
| worry, even experienced fishermen encounter | | | | for long casts in moderate winds. |
| this every now and then. | | | | There are a lot of fishing lines to choose from |
| The main objective is to match the rod, the reel, | | | | and it can be very confusing to find the best. It is |
| the line and the lure. These will only cost a newbie | | | | mostly made of nylon and "monofilament" that |
| around $25 to $40 and they could last for years. | | | | comes in spools of different lengths that are |
| The 3 main issues when shopping for a rod are: | | | | called Tests. The larger the fishing line the thicker |
| Guides that are attached to the rod; Grip or | | | | it is in diameter. Find a piece of a 4lb. or 4 lb. Test |
| handle holds the rod and could come in either cork | | | | that is almost 10' long for the basic rig. |
| or foam. They come in different lengths so the | | | | The basic rule is that all the gears should match. |
| comfort to the user must be considered; and the | | | | To summarize your fishing kit, it should include |
| reel seat where the reel is connected. | | | | other stuff as well: net, stringer, line clippers, |
| Dealers make a lot of fishing rods that could | | | | fishing knife, first aid box, a pail of bait, |
| either be single or consist of two or more pieces | | | | sunglasses, fishing hat, and talking about the |
| when assembled. The connection is very simple; | | | | basics, don't forget your SNACKS! |
| just connect the male and female ends together | | | | |