Freshwater Gear
The good old days of a stick, some string and a worm are a cherished part of American tradition. Today, there are all kinds of fishing gear choices, depending on your experience level, what kind of fish you’re after, and how you’ll be fishing. Selecting your fishing equipment and fishing accessories is part of the fun. From matching up rods and reels, to putting together rigs and choosing your tackle, here’s what you need to know to match your fishing wits – and your fishing gear – with fish.
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- Freshwater Fishing Rods » more
- It's what you hold in your hands, making it the foundation for all your gear.
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It's what you hold in your hands, making it the foundation for all your gear. There are all kinds of rods, depending on where you're fishing and what you're fishing for.
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- Freshwater Fishing Reels » more
- Reeling them in starts with choosing the right reel for the fish you're targeting.
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Reeling them in starts with choosing the right reel for the fish you're targeting. These mechanical marvels can be your best friend once you have a fish on the line.
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- Freshwater Fishing Hooks » more
- Crunch time is when your fish strikes. Make sure you're ready with a hook that'll hold.
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Crunch time is when your fish strikes. Make sure you're ready with a hook that'll hold. Learn more about the different types and sizes of hooks to snare your dream fish.
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- Freshwater Fishing Rigs » more
- The right rig can be your ticket to better fishing.
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The right rig can be your ticket to better fishing. Tie your tackle together correctly and increase your chances. Most are designed fairly simply so you don't have to be an engineer to figure it out.
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- Other Freshwater Fishing Tackle » more
- There's more to it than just choosing the right line.
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There's more to it than just choosing the right line. Discover the various kinds of goodies available for your tackle box. Because you never know what you might need on any given day.
