| The sun is shining. The air is cool and crisp. Yes, | | | | line. Those poor fish won't have a chance. |
| this is a great time for fishing. | | | | Clothing For Anglers |
| As you come to the edge of a swiftly moving | | | | Fishermen's clothing necessities include a fishing |
| stream, you see a great fishing adventure | | | | hat and sunglasses to protect you from the sun. |
| beckoning. You set down your tackle box and | | | | A fishing vest with lots of pockets comes in very |
| your rod and reel, slip off your waterproof | | | | handy. A good waterproof jacket is essential for |
| jacket, and slip on a pair of hip waders over your | | | | keeping you dry when the weather isn't. Waders, |
| fisherman's vest. | | | | in thigh or chest height, help extend your reach |
| The abovementioned are just a few of the many | | | | by getting out into the water. |
| fishing accessories that are available to you from | | | | Other Useful Accessories |
| stores, catalogs and the internet. Read on to learn | | | | You should also consider: a tackle box, forceps, |
| more about the accessories you need to make | | | | fishing knife, scissors, flashlight, wading shoes, and |
| fishing even more fun. | | | | a fishing belt. If you are fishing from a boat, you |
| The Fishing Basics | | | | will need a flotation vest. |
| The backbone of your fishing equipment is your | | | | Get Advice Before Buying |
| rod and reel. For the casual fisherman, the basic | | | | Before choosing expensive accessories, be sure it |
| rod and reel is all you need. Once you are more | | | | is right for the job and right for you. There are |
| experienced, you will better know your tastes | | | | many factors to consider, so don't hesitate to |
| and can upgrade accordingly. | | | | talk for help. Someone with experience, either a |
| Tackle ranges from simple to extremely | | | | friend or a salesperson, can quickly help you |
| complicated. Basic tackle includes hooks, sinkers, | | | | assemble a set of fishing accessories that will |
| bobbers, fishing line and needle nosed pliers. | | | | maximize your fish catching odds. |
| A net is also a good addition. Choose a net size | | | | The right accessories will make your fishing |
| based on the fish size that you are after. | | | | experience more successful, and hence, more |
| High Tech Tools | | | | enjoyable. |
| Electronics have, to the alarm of purists, invaded | | | | Visit Fishing to learn more. Ron King is a full-time |
| the fishing arena. There are devices that help you | | | | researcher, writer, and web developer. Copyright |
| locate where the fish are located. And there are | | | | 2005 Ron King. This article may be reprinted if the |
| alarms to alert you when you have a fish on your | | | | resource box is left intact. |