| Many fishermen make the common mistake of | | | | out what works. Another thing you can try is two |
| using line that is too heavy for the type of rod | | | | different baits at the same time, a worm on one |
| and reel they use, then wonder why they can't | | | | hook and a minnow on another hook, with this |
| cast very far. The first piece of advice I would | | | | technique you can determine what the fish are |
| give is to match the reel you use with the right | | | | hitting on. |
| line. | | | | You should also make it a point to ask other |
| Small reels will accept almost any weight line but | | | | fishermen what they are catching and what the |
| are actually best suited for light line, don't go over | | | | fish are biting on, most will be willing to tell you |
| 6 pound test unless you are using a large reel. | | | | yet some will act like they are the only ones that |
| Also note that fish have eyes, if you use a heavy | | | | have the "secret," don't worry about the secret |
| line chances are great that the fish will see this | | | | keepers chances are they really don't know |
| line. | | | | anything more than anyone else. |
| The size of your equipment also matters, you | | | | Tackle boxes come in many sizes for |
| don't need a 7 foot rod if you are fishing for | | | | convenience, there are compact tackle boxes |
| rainbow trout, crappie, or bluegill, but if you are | | | | that are great for packing in your backpack if you |
| after larger fish like muskie, or salmon that would | | | | hike in to a remote fishing location for fly fishing |
| be the time to consider using a larger rod, reel, | | | | and you only have a limited amount of space to |
| and line. The same goes for saltwater fishing, if | | | | carry the necessities, pick the right tackle box for |
| you are going to be in an environment where | | | | the occasion. |
| there is the possibility that you would a 30 pound | | | | You will want to have an assortment of bobbers, |
| or larger fish make sure you have the equipment | | | | hooks, sinkers, swivels, gloves, a pair of needle |
| to match the game you are after. | | | | nose pliers and a knife for the basic items in your |
| There are lots of different baits and each | | | | tackle box, from there you can expand your |
| fisherman has his or her favorite and most prized, | | | | arsenal with lures, spoons, flies, artificial baits like |
| you will want to have a good assortment of lures | | | | frogs, slugs, worms ect. Another thing you may |
| at the ready, and always test your lures, try | | | | want to consider is a small first aid kit with |
| different spoons, lures, and even live bait to find | | | | band-aids for the occasional cut you may get. |