| | | | | Floats are an important part of fishing tackle. |
| Are you planning on going fishing for the first | | | | Floats enable you to see where you have cast as |
| time? If you are, then you have walked into any | | | | well as, (obviously) floating on the top of the |
| tackle shop or read through a fishing magazine | | | | water to make sure the line doesn't go down any |
| and confused the hell out of yourself. There are | | | | further. It is best to talk about floats with an |
| thousands of types of fishing tackle you can buy, | | | | expert that can point you in the right direction. |
| for all types of fishing, for many different places | | | | Next, we shall look at hooks. You could start by |
| and it can get a bit overwhelming! | | | | using types of hook that come already tied onto |
| The rod is one of the most important parts of | | | | hooklength. Again, it may be best to talk to a |
| fishing tackle that you can buy. Without one, | | | | professional or someone in the fishing tackle shop |
| there is no fishing. A good sized rod will be about | | | | to ensure that you are using the most suitable |
| 12 or 13 feet in length and should be made from | | | | hook. |
| carbon fibre. This will ensure it is durable, and it is | | | | There are a few other essential fishing tackle |
| long enough to cast correctly but not too long as | | | | parts that will help, and one of these is called a |
| to scare you! Lighter rods are better than heavier | | | | plummet. This will help you to work out how deep |
| rods, but obviously, the lighter the rod will mean | | | | the water is, and therefore point you in the right |
| the more expensive, as will better quality rods. | | | | direction with regards to floats etc. A net is also |
| Once you have chosen your rod, the next bit of | | | | important to keep the fish you have caught, as is |
| fishing tackle that you should invest in, is a reel. | | | | a disgorger which will help you to get the fish off |
| Generally, rules will come that can be adapted to | | | | your hook quickly and without any problems. A |
| suit both right and left handed people. It should be | | | | rod rest will enable you to keep fishing while you |
| of a light weight and preferably with an open face. | | | | are eating, drinking or just popping to the toilet |
| Again, the better the quality, the more money | | | | and a small seat will make the overall trip |
| you will be expected to pay. A spare spool is a | | | | enjoyable. Standing up for hours on end is never |
| good thing to keep handy as well! | | | | much fun! |
| Line is a rather difficult part of fishing tackle. A 3Ib | | | | So, there you have it, the basics to choosing the |
| or 4Ib line would be better, but you need to | | | | right fishing tackle. The best thing you can do is |
| choose the line that is appropriate for the type of | | | | to talk to someone in the shop that knows what |
| fishing you wish to divulge in, and also the type of | | | | they are talking about to further assist you in |
| fish you are aiming to catch. Lighter lines will not | | | | your fishing mission! Just remember to have fun |
| always suit heavier fish and suchlike. | | | | and enjoy it! |