J.H.'s Fishing Wharf

I love fishing, it can be a lot of fun if you know what you're doing. So I've put together this little guide to help you find the right tools to get started. Although fishing techniques and supplies can be very specialized, you need only a few items of tackle to catch practically any type of fish. And it doesn't have to cost you more than $15 to $20 at your local sporting goods store to get everything you need. This will only cover basic fishing needs for catching common types of fish.

Hooks: The best thing, if available, is to buy an inexpensive and generic multi pack of hooks that contains sizes from #2 to #14. A pack like this usually costs no more than $6 and usually contains 20 to 30 types of hooks in different sizes that cover most of your needs for freshwater and saltwater fishing. Many people prefer barbed hooks.

Line: For your line you can use inexpensive 4lb to 20lb test clear mono filament, they usually cost $3 per spool. Use the stronger lines for heavy fish. 3 to 5 of these inexpensive spools should cover most of your needs. Plastic bobbers are also cheap and can be bought at your local sporting goods store. A twig can also be used for a bobber.

Sinkers: You use sinkers when you want to catch fish at the bottom of a lake, pond, river etc. to weigh down your bait. There are different types of sinkers depending on the type of fishing you're doing, but you can basically use just about anything that is small and heavy enough to hold your bait steady.

Mini fishing kit: Okay here are some things I keep in a small plastic container: extra hooks, about 10 or 12 sinkers, at least 40 feet of 4lb to 20lb mono filament, scented rubber bait, a spinner, swivels and some other small items. Remember, it's better to be neat and orderly rather than having to waste your time digging trough lots of junk to find the right lure, hook etc.

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