Before you buy gear that you are not knowledgeable about, it is good to know what you like or don’t like when it comes to fishing. Have someone show you different options with gear, so you can decide what works best for you. Once you have a species in mind, it becomes easier to narrow down what specifics you may need to get started. For example, someone could tell you a hook and bobber is all you need to fish, but that is not always specific to the type of fish you want to catch.
Fishing can be as expensive of a hobby as you would like depending on the gear you choose to use. If you think about it, before the fishing industry became what it is today, people just used a stick and piece of string for a rod and reel combo. Most anglers compare going into a tackle shop to being a kid in a candy store. For a new angler, it can be quite intimidating. With the number of rod and reel options, walls of tackle, and numerous other sections it is hard to know where to even start; I can definitely say I have been there a few times. If you know the species you are wanting to target, the best thing to do is ask the experts at the tackle shop. The employees should be able to direct you to rod and reel combos that will best work for the type of fishing you are looking to get into and advise you on some must-have tackle options.
It doesn’t matter if you or someone you know is interested in freshwater fishing or saltwater fishing, experiencing it firsthand can be the best way to introduce someone into the sport. If you have further questions we recommend joining our women’s only Facebook group, Casting Queens VIP.
]]>The best way to tie on a lure or bait is a common debate among anglers. Being located in the Midwest, our knots are specific to freshwater rigs and the prospective line. My husband and I use braided line all open water season, but during hard water season, we use Mono. The difference in the line is an article for another day, though the way we tie on our lures depends mostly on which type of line we are using. For our braided fishing line, we use what is a called Palomar Knot (say that 10x fast and you will surely get tongue-tied!). The reason this knot is so great is that when tied properly, it is extremely close to being a 100% reliable knot. If you haven’t had an experience where a lure flies off your pole or pops off after one little tug you might not know the importance of having a well-tied knot. I have had that happen a time or two while out fishing. Moments like that can be extremely frustrating, especially if you just lost your favorite lure or had a fish on!
In our short video clip we run through How To Tie a Palomar Knot in real-time. As you see in the video, I had a hard time finding my scissors to cut the line, shortly after we shot this video we were introduced to an amazing invention and company called Line Cutterz. Line Cutterz creates double-bladed rings you can wear and flat mounts that go on your boat so that you can cut even the heaviest of lines. This is a HUGE game-changer when constantly changing lures or rigs while you’re fishing. We encourage you to check out our Line Cutterz selection in our “tackle collection” section on our Casting Queens website!
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