John
16-07-2011, 18:48
Tackle choices vary massively among anglers, and it’s only after doing some actual fishing that the beginner will gain some knowledge of what kit he or she needs and a preference for the tackle he or she likes.
When starting out, you rely heavily to an extent on local tackle shops, other anglers, the press, and other guides such as this.
My advice is to tread steadily when buying your first major piece of angling kit such as rods and reels. Take the advice of tackle shop owners and experienced anglers etc, and buy to your budget. You do need to buy fishing kit that will give you a chance of getting to know this great sport, but not necessarily overly expensive or state of the art tackle. But do look for fairly good quality, because poor tackle will put you at a big disadvantage and any lack of success will effect your confidence and enthusiasm. Upgrading your kit later on is less of a problem because of the experience you will of gained along with improved skill levels. As a general rule, the more you pay for tackle the better quality kit you buy, however, there are plenty of tackle bargains around, but it’s wise to stay away from really cheap because the cheapest combination outfits (rod and reel) are produced for the casual angler market and not for long term hard use.
A massive consideration when choosing your kit is the service you receive after the sale, so look for a reputable brand rather than a supermarket cheapy. The environment you will encounter on the bank can be rough in places, and apart from corrosion and the general wear and tear on tackle, accidents are always waiting and going to happen. Dropping your rods or reels on stones or a concrete bankside and things will break, so apart from general toughness and durability of the gear you chose it’s a good idea to ensure that you the brand you have chosen can provide you with the necessary after sales service, this is especially the case with reels.
Feel free to add to this folks! :cool:
When starting out, you rely heavily to an extent on local tackle shops, other anglers, the press, and other guides such as this.
My advice is to tread steadily when buying your first major piece of angling kit such as rods and reels. Take the advice of tackle shop owners and experienced anglers etc, and buy to your budget. You do need to buy fishing kit that will give you a chance of getting to know this great sport, but not necessarily overly expensive or state of the art tackle. But do look for fairly good quality, because poor tackle will put you at a big disadvantage and any lack of success will effect your confidence and enthusiasm. Upgrading your kit later on is less of a problem because of the experience you will of gained along with improved skill levels. As a general rule, the more you pay for tackle the better quality kit you buy, however, there are plenty of tackle bargains around, but it’s wise to stay away from really cheap because the cheapest combination outfits (rod and reel) are produced for the casual angler market and not for long term hard use.
A massive consideration when choosing your kit is the service you receive after the sale, so look for a reputable brand rather than a supermarket cheapy. The environment you will encounter on the bank can be rough in places, and apart from corrosion and the general wear and tear on tackle, accidents are always waiting and going to happen. Dropping your rods or reels on stones or a concrete bankside and things will break, so apart from general toughness and durability of the gear you chose it’s a good idea to ensure that you the brand you have chosen can provide you with the necessary after sales service, this is especially the case with reels.
Feel free to add to this folks! :cool: