Assignment on Basic Equipment List for Fishing

Make fishing one of the most favorite activity

Fishing is one of the greatest way for the spending of time, that time can be spent all alone or with friends or family. It is one of the perfect activity to get away from the busy schedule and take out some time to get some relaxation. Not just this, but by fishing one can enjoy the dinner with a fresh fish. If you are one of those person who have never ever tried this fishing activity they for sure have to try this out. But if you are a beginner and you are planning to go for a fishing activity, there are some of the most important things which one should carry along. All such equipment should be present in the tackle box.

If a person is beginner and shopping for the first time can be overwhelming. Different kind of fishing equipment are available in the market that can confuse the person. Most important thing is that what should be picked up and which shouldn’t? In this article we are going to discuss some of the most important and unique fishing equipment that should be present in the tackle box before leaving for the fishing.

1.      Fishing Rod of Basic Equipment List for Fishing:

Fishing rods are one of the slender poles that are actually made up of flexible material but flexibility here doesn’t mean at all that they are not durable or something like this. Along with their flexibility, the fishing rod is durable as well. The material that is being used in the fishing rod is mostly fiberglass or graphite, these two materials are being used because they allow in the casting of your fishing line further and much deeper in the water too. They can further be classified on the basis of their strength, bending capability, taper and the responsiveness.

Now selection of the fishing rod completely depends on your mood and place of fishing that what kind of fishing is supposed to be done and where? If a beginner is just starting out, try to use a rod that is of medium length because that helps in the angling different kind of the fishes. Along with this one can know the response of the fish quickly when the fish bites the food and that helps to reel it out quickly from the water.

  Fishing Reel of Basic Equipment List for Fishing:

Now coming towards the fishing reel, it is attached to the rod that helps in winding your line and then draw it in your catch. This fishing reel is very light in the weight, much affordable and one can handle it easily.

3.      Fishing Line of Basic Equipment List for Fishing:

I am sure who are not aware of the Fishing activity still knows that this is one of the most important thing which one should for sure have in their tackle box. Fishing line is that starts finishing very quickly so here is a small tip which I need to add up, that is make sure to bring two to three extra reels of fishing line as one can need it at any moment. It is very normal that fishing lines get tangled up easily and break all of a sudden. This breakage can be due to any of the reason.

Simple or special strings should also be present having different weights and strengths. Most of them are being classified upon the visibility and elasticity. All such things completely depend upon the type of fish one is looking after.

4.      Hooks of Basic Equipment List for Fishing:

Apart from all the lines and rods, hook is something that is a must thing. One should have number of different hooks in the box depending upon the fish type one wants to catch. These hooks are being used at the end of fish line.

5.      Bait of Basic Equipment List for Fishing:

Bait is a kind of fish food that is also required to catch the fish. This Bait is being attached to the end of fishing line to attract the fish. It’s a kind of fish food so when fish in the water sees a food they ultimately try to have it and as a result they get caught. One of the best option to catch a fish is the use of live Bait. Here again comes another thing that in the water, different kind of fishes are present and these fishes get caught by the different kind of food types. One should have almost two different kind of food options like worms and minnows. There can be other cheap options as well that include corn, grubs, marshmallows smooshed bread or small bits of the hotdog.

One can get the live bait at any of the nearest local bait shop or other option is that one can dig up the worms in their own backyard on one of the dewy night. One can then store them in a small tin can with some grass and soil and then make sure to place the container in a cold and dim place until you don’t them for fishing process.

Above mentioned are some of the most important things which are required for the fishing activity but this doesn’t mean at all that only these things are important. Here are some of the things as well that are not as important as the above ones are but yes still they are important too.

·         Lures: Fishing lures are artificial fishes that are being used to mimic the real fishes to get the attention of different predator fishes.

·         Bobbers: These bobbers are also known as floaters, they help to keep your bait closer towards the surface and let a person know when has the fish taken interest in the bait.

·         Swivel: Swivel acts as a connecting tool between the line and bait. It later helps in the spinning without causing any of the effect to your line.

·         Needle Nose Pliers: These are considered to be much useful and helpful for taking out the hooks from your catch. One remains safe from hurting themselves because of the sharp teeth of fish or the hook’s end.

·         Sunglasses, First Aid kit, Tackle box and sunscreen are also the essentials while fishing.

References of Basic Equipment List for Fishing:

Coleman, J.M., 2019. Commercial fishing livelihoods, permit loss, and the next generation in Bristol Bay, Alaska (Doctoral dissertation, University of Alaska Fairbanks).

Deshpande, P.C. and Aspen, D.M., 2018. A framework to conceptualize sustainable development goals for fishing gear resource management. In Handbook of Sustainability Science and Research (pp. 727-744). Springer, Cham.