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