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