| First and foremost you should secure a | | | | It won't last beyond a few minutes. There are |
| fishing license before delving into the | | | | times when you also need a lubricant. You |
| technicalities. Even if you want to become an | | | | should slightly bend the rod to get the feel |
| amateur fisherman you need to get hold of | | | | of it, while shopping for a rod. Also keep in |
| basic pieces of fishing equipment to make | | | | mind the comfort factor of the equipment that |
| your journey into the fishing world more | | | | you will use. |
| exciting. Only basic common sense is required | | | | |
| in order to match the right rod and reel to | | | | Any type of rod will work. A 6' feet long rod |
| the fishing technique and know the line type. | | | | of medium weight or even a long stick will |
| A more enjoyable and comfortable fishing | | | | do. In order to ensure that it doesn't break |
| experience is guaranteed if you are able to | | | | easily, it should be flexible, straight and |
| match these tools appropriately. You will | | | | long. Graphite is the most popular rod as it |
| often find your reel turning into a bird's | | | | is so strong and yet light. For conditions |
| nest, and there are several reasons for this. | | | | like long casts in moderate winds, wispy rods |
| But as even experienced fishermen have to | | | | up to 4 m in length are ideal. |
| encounter this, every now and then, there is | | | | |
| no need to worry. | | | | You can choose from a variety of fishing |
| | | | lines and it can be pretty confusing to |
| Your main objective should be to match the | | | | select the best among them. The commonest |
| lure, the line, the reel and the rod. You | | | | ingredients are nylon and 'monofilament' that |
| will have to shell out around $25 to $ 40 for | | | | is available in spools of varying length. The |
| them and they will last for a long long time. | | | | latter is called Test. The size of the |
| While shopping for a rod, you should keep 3 | | | | fishing line depends on the thickness of its |
| issues in mind. Go for guides that are | | | | diameter. Search for a 4 lb. or 4 lb piece. |
| attached to the rod. The rod is held by grip | | | | It should be almost 10' long so as to be |
| or handle and is available in either foam or | | | | compatible with the basic rig. |
| cork. Different lengths are available to | | | | |
| provide comfort to the users. A reel seat | | | | Therefore the bottom-line is that all the |
| where the reel is connected is the third | | | | gears should match with each other. Now for a |
| equipment to be bought. | | | | synopsis of what other stuff your fishing kit |
| | | | should also consist of. It should ideally |
| A lot of fishing rods are available at the | | | | include fishing hat, sunglasses, and a pail |
| dealers that could, when assembled, consist | | | | of bait, first aid box, fishing knife, line |
| of two or more pieces or be a single piece. | | | | clippers, and stringer, net. And of course |
| It is very easy to make the connection. You | | | | snacks to keep you going. So don't forget |
| only need to connect the female and male ends | | | | them. |
| together and line up the guides without fail. | | | | |