Everybody knows fishing is the task of catching fish. Methods incorporate gathering by hand, netting, trapping, spearing and angling. The term is also ascribed to catching cephalopods (squid, octopuses, etc.), mollusks (clams, oysters, etc.), crustaceans (crabs, lobsters, etc.) and echinoderms (sea urchins, starfish, etc.).
If you don't gather your catch by hand and carry it home in your arms, you will require some sort of fishing gear. Many people might think of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn fishing on the Mississippi River in the 1800s. Back then people made their gear from items they find around the house. They could also purchase a spool of line, a hook and a sinker from the general store for only a dime.
Today you can find a large assortment of fishing gear available using the latest technology. Lightweight rods made from graphite or even a fiberglass/graphite composite are really easy to use and therefore are ideal for beginners. Glow-in-the-dark lures seem like fun, but they can actually be extremely helpful in murky water.
Fishing rods go back to ancient Egypt along with other old civilizations. They were commonly made of Tonkin bamboo, Calcutta reed, ash or lancewood. During the 1600s experiments resulted in the creation of modern rods and reels. Izaak Walton, a British fisherman described fishing and tackle in his classic book, The Compleat Angler published in 1653.
Besides the rod, standard fishing gear and hunting clothing consists of fishing line, hooks, sinkers and bobbers. Fishing line can be made from Dacron, cotton or monofilament. Some folks have even used dental floss or kite string. Fishing line parameters include material, length and weight. Keep in mind that fish are able to see thicker lines better than thinner ones. Other factors to consider consist of UV resistance, breaking strength, stretch and abrasion resistance.
When you are out in the back woods other gear you might need include a camp fire stove, eureka tents, and don't forget the hooks. Experts suggest that novice anglers use hook size 6 or 8 since these are suitable for a number of fish. A small cork out of a wine bottle or even the classic white and red float or bobber can let you know when a fish strikes. The name portrays the action -- the bobber bobs down and up. Lastly a sinker or weight brings down the bait to the level of the fish.
Deep sea fishing gear is a little different than that used for freshwater fishing. The rod is larger and thicker and it is hard to break. A long rod will get your cast farther out into the water. A short rod offers you more ability to pull the fish out of the depths. The reels to match the rod may be complex so beginners should choose a simple reel to start.
A deep sea fishing harness that have a cup to insert the butt of the rod can help bring in heavy fish using your entire body weight instead of just your arms. The harness Quint wore in the movie Jaws is a good example. Lures and baits are a matter of personal preference. Ask locals what works best in their waters.
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