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The Basic Fishing Supplies
Fishing is a nature-oriented sport that allows you to relax.
Many people want to experience fishing, but are unable to buy
the appropriate supplies for their adventure.
There are many fishing stores around, but majority of the stores
try to sell unnecessary fishing supplies to gain more from the
innocence of the fishing novice. Here are some of the basic
fishing supplies you need for any kind of fishing in any
location.
1) Hooks - In a variety of shape and sizes, these are one of the
most important parts of your fishing gear. Fishing hooks are
affordable, so you could stock an assortment of hooks for each
kind of fishing. Majority of hooks are shaped like a letter "J."
2) Rigs - These are used for catching different kinds and
species of fish. The two most common rigs are the Bobber and
Crappie. Bobber rigs are suitable for catching Bluegills and are
best for beginners.
3) Sinkers - As the name suggests, this fishing equipment is
used to cast lighter lures and to quickly drop the bait to the
bottom of the water where the fish are located. Together with
the bobbers, the sinkers are used to hold your line at any given
point.
In fishing stores, you will find numerous variations of sinkers
that come in different sizes, weights, and shapes. The current
speed and the water depth would determine the weight of the
sinkers
you will need for your fishing trip.
4) Bobber - It is also called a cork or a float. The bobber's
purpose is to let you know when a fish bites your bait. The
commonly used bobbers are pencil, slip bobbers and buttons. They
come in different sizes to fit all kinds of baits and sinkers.
The best bobbers are those that are smaller. The wind would blow
the bobber back to you if it were too light and would scare the
fishes off when it is too big.
5) Swivels - This kind of fishing equipment is used when you are
fishing with bait such as a spinner or a minnow. These kinds of
bait tend to twist and turn, which would likely your line
deformed. By using the swivel and connecting it between your
line and bait, it would allow the lure to spin around without
tangling up the line. Swivels are affordable and come in
different sizes to fit the bait and hooks you use.
Other supplies are the tackle box and your bait. The bait would
vary depending on the kind of fishing you wish to perform.
Now that you know the basics, you could easily enjoy your
fishing trip affordably and safely.
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