Tools Used for Fishing
One can fish more effectively and often have more fun by using equipment designed specifically for fishing.
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Fishing Rods
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Fishing rods are slender poles that help an angler present a lure, bait or fly to a fish. An angler can choose from a variety of poles ranging from a simple stick to a sophisticated graphite rod costing thousands of dollars.
Fishing Reels
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Fishing reels store the fishing line and provide a means of releasing or retrieving that line while fishing. Some of the more popular reel styles are spinning, spincasting, baitcasting and fly reels.
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Fishing Lines
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Fishing lines provide a flexible connection between the angler and the lure, bait or fly at the end of the line. Most fishing styles employ a small-diameter braided or monofilament line. But fly fisherman use a heavier line to present extremely light lures and flies to the fish.
Lures, Flies and Bait
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Anglers use a variety of lures, flies and bait to entice fish to strike. An angler will need to adapt his fishing techniques to match each particular lure, fly or bait to fish effectively.
Miscellaneous
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An angler can begin catching fish with nothing more than a rod, reel, line and an appropriate selection of lures, flies and bait. But a number of miscellaneous items can greatly enhance the fishing experience. Some of the more useful items include polarized sunglasses, hats, fishing vests, tackle boxes and waders.
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