| As with most sports or activities, the right gear is | | | | water where the fish swim the most. Sinkers are |
| always needed. An activity like fishing requires | | | | used together with bobbers to hold the line at a |
| certain gear to get the job done successfully. The | | | | given point. Two things are important; the depth |
| kind of fishing and how advanced the fisherman is | | | | of the water and the speed of the current |
| determines the appropriate type of gear for the | | | | determine how much weight is needed to hold the |
| job. In a simple fishing situation such as | | | | bait in front of the hungry fish. Again a bobber |
| freshwater fishing, there is a simple list of | | | | and a sinker work like a team, a sinker takes the |
| equipment that is required. | | | | bait to the desired depth of water, while the |
| The basic fishing gear is a pole,rod,line, sinker, and | | | | bobber holds it there. The purpose is to allow the |
| a bobber, a hook and some bait. Almost any kind | | | | fisherman to adjust the depth of the water to |
| of poles can be used, for a specific kind of fishing | | | | anywhere he wants or needs it to be. |
| it would be best to consult with a fishing gear | | | | Finally, bobbers come in different sizes to |
| retail store. For rods any type will work. The basic | | | | accommodate the bait. The most important piece |
| rod is 6 feet long and has medium weight, it is | | | | of fishing gear is the hook which is shaped like the |
| considered an all-purpose rod. | | | | letter J. They come in many sizes and almost any |
| A rod is a long, straight, flexible pole that an | | | | type of hook will work. The hook holds the bait, |
| angler uses to cast bait. They are usually made of | | | | and is used to catch the fish. The bait attracts |
| bamboo, fiberglass or graphite. Fiberglass rods are | | | | the fish to the hook making it possible for the |
| the most popular with beginners. They are | | | | angler to catch it. |
| relatively inexpensive, not easily broken and don't | | | | The bait is the final piece of fishing gear needed |
| require much maintenance. | | | | to successfully catch fish. it needs to be |
| Next is the fishing line. Which is usually made out | | | | something fish would love to eat. The best bait |
| of nylon. There are a wide range of fishing lines. A | | | | for fish are nightcrawlers or worms including |
| typical line will hold a fish up to four pounds | | | | earthworms.Earthworms are the most commonly |
| without breaking. Choosing the appropriate fishing | | | | used forms of bait. |
| line will depend on your fishing situation. What type | | | | Your basic fishing gear is important if you are to |
| of fish are you looking to catch? What is the | | | | have a successful fishing experience. Without the |
| condition of the water? | | | | above items, you may or may not catch the fish |
| The sinkers are weights that are used to cast | | | | you want. |
| lures and drop the bait to the bottom of the | | | | |