Avid UK fishing enthusiasts know how important the correct equipment can be. Although there's plenty of
fishing equipment for sale, it's sometimes hard to choose the right rod, reel, line and other accessories. Here's a short article on how to select fishing equipment that will help you land that elusive fish.
What's Your Fishing Plan?
The type of fishing tackle equipment you use depends on the type of fishing you intend to pursue. There are 3 basic types of fishing: offshore, inshore, beachcasting and pier fishing. Within offshore and inshore fishing, there are several sub categories. Here's the rundown.
Offshore Fishing Gear
The major types of offshore fishing are trolling, bottom fishing and fly fishing. Trolling is a fishing technique where a baited line is drawn through the water, either by the fisherman or by the action of a moving boat. Conventional reels can be used on trolling rods and the rods themselves are labeled according to the class of line they require. The objective of bottom fishing is to drop your baited line to the bottom of the water in hopes of attracting a bottom-dwelling fish. Fishing gear for bottom fishing tends to be heavier, stiffer and longer than trolling equipment. Fly fishing is also a popular offshore fishing technique but requires heavy duty rods and reels that are highly specialised. Sea fishing equipment can be expensive so get advice from an expert.
Inshore Fishing Gear
The waters for inshore fishing are relatively shallow and the fish are much smaller, so the fishing equipment for this category is much lighter. The two major types of rods used inshore are casting rods and spinning rods. Both casting rods and spinning rods are good for bottom fishing and are generally used with bait or lures. One benefit of casting rods is that they can be used for free-lining. This is a technique where an extremely lightweight lure or bait is fed out on a line without a sinker onto a moving water source like a stream or river. The lure or bait stays on the surface and travels with the current. Spinning fishing rods are similar to casting rods but they use different reels and can cast a lighter lure, making them ideal for beginners.
Surf Fishing Equipment
Another highly specialised category of fishing tackle, beachcasting fishing rods will accommodate either casting or spinning reels and are from about 9 to about 14 feet in length. The length of beachcasting fishing rods helps the fisherman place the bait out beyond the waves that are breaking on the shore.
Pier Fishing Equipment
This technique is great for youngsters and almost any type of gear from a simple bamboo pole to a sophisticated casting rig can be used. Again, the longer and heavier the pole, the larger a fish it will accommodate.
With the range of
fishing equipment for sale, even the most discriminating UK angler is sure to find the perfect gear for the type of fishing you enjoy.
