Essential Fishing Equipment

Rods and Reels:

The best rod manufacturers in the business are found here such as Airrus, Daiwa, Eagle Claw, Quantum, Shakespeare, Sistar, and Zebco for Freshwater or Saltwater.To choose the best reels it must be smooth, durable, top quality reels by manufacturers such as Daiwa, Eagle Claw, Okuma, Quantum, Shakespeare, Silstar, and Zebco.

Tackle Boxes and Backpacks:

You will need a tackle box to carry and store equipment.Tackle boxes come in various types, sizes, materials and price. They all have numerous compartments of different sizes suitable to store lures, jigs, sinkers, hooks, swivels, small tools and other supplies.A well tackle box will keep your equipment in properly, neat and readily accessible.There is no need to purchase a tackle box big enough to hold a bulky reel because reels should never be stored in a tackle box.Keep them secured to the rod and transport them together as a complete setup.

Nets and gaffs:

Nets and gaffs are used primarily when fishing from boats to pull fish out of the water.Gaffs and nets are usually not required if fishing from piers,jetties, or beaches.Because a gaff will inevitably injure the fish,it should not be used if you practice hook and release.

Hook Removal Tool:

A hook removal tool is a handy device that should include in your tackle box.Hook removers keep hands and fingers at a safe distance from the fish mouth. It also called as hook extractor.

Bait Knife:

A bait knife is used primarily to cut bait, is a useful, inexpensive and multipurpose tool. Get one that is heavy duty and the right size to store easily in your tackle box. Some bait knives have a serrated edge, good for removing fish scales.

Alert bells:

Alert bells attach to the tip of rod to let you know that a fish has hit your baited hook. The bells sound when a fish tugs on the line, so you don't have to constantly watch the tip of the rod while waiting for a bite.

Fighting belt:

A fighting belt supports the butt end of your fishing rod and prevents if from poking in your abdomen when you're fighting a powerful fish. A fighting belt is advisable when you're fighting for any species weighing more than 8 pounds.