Buying Fishing Tackle

Too often fishermen run out and buy the latest fishing tackle for all the wrong reasons. Could be, they saw it on T.V., or maybe it’s what everyone is raving about at the time. I must tell you bluntly, this is not good decision making. Fishing tackle should be looked at like a carpenter looks at his tools. Each tool has a specific use and a time to use it. To a fisherman, the tackle box is his tool box, full of the tools needed for a successful day on the water.

Tackle such as rod and reels should be purchased because they serve certain needs. Contrary to what many believe they are not all the same. For instance, the best ice fishing outfit available today, probably wouldn’t be a good choice for throwing a Carolina rigged lizard. It simply wouldn’t be the right tool for the job.

My advice for new fishermen about to purchase fishing tackle would be to do a little research. What type of fishing do you plan on doing? What kind of bait will you be using? What type of skill level are you at? All these things need to be considered before spending your hard earned money on something you might not be happy with, or won’t work for you.

Unfortunately the old saying about getting what you pay for does hold true for fishing tackle. This doesn’t mean you have to buy the most expensive stuff in the store, but you don’t want the cheapest either. You guys stay safe and I’ll see you out on the water. Lowell Henderson

Hey Guys, welcome to "Simply Fishing"

Hey guys, welcome to “Simply Fishing.” My name is Lowell Henderson and I have been fishing for nearly 50 years. Sometime along the way to now, I discovered I enjoyed teaching others about fishing. So… here we are.

Parents if you have children you are teaching to fish I hope you will encourage them to follow and look for every “Simply Fishing” blog. This blog will not be written for the touring fishing pro; it will be for the average fisherman that loves the outdoors and just wants to catch more fish.

“Simply Fishing” will cover many species of freshwater fish and tips on how to locate and catch them. My personal trips will be documented and shared. The productivity of these trips will be broke down and shared. I will explain why my techniques worked, or in some cases, didn’t work. I have fished as far south as the Gulf of Mexico, and as far north as Moose Lake in MN. Moose Lake is only two or three miles from the Canadian border. I hope you will find “Simply Fishing” both interesting and enjoyable. You guys have a great day. Lowell Henderson.