As you get ready for the beginning of the fishing season, half the fun is stocking up your tackle box with all the tools you’ll need to catch the big one. While you may remember to bring line, bobbers, sinkers, hooks, and leaders, you might forget an essential item, the lack of which can ruin your outing. Here are a few things you absolutely must remember to add to your tackle box.
Fishing Tackle Boxes - Pliers with a Needle Nose
These make a terrific addition to your fishing equipment. Pliers will allow you to quickly take the hooks out of your fish. Be certain to pick a needle nose containing an integrated cutter. A cutter is useful for cutting off the end of a hook before pulling it out of a fish. They can also be helpful for crimping leaders and split shot on your line.
Knife
Choose a sturdy knife that you can use for a variety of tasks. Choose an large, stainless steel blade. A partially serrated blade offers the most flexibility. It must also be durable enough to either clean or prepare the fish. Two good features to have on a fishing knife are a hook disgorger and a scaler.
File
A file will help keep hooks sharp and, with a bit of practice, keep your knife sharp. Choose a small triangular shaped file with a different abrasive surface on each side. A whetstone is another option, but these are best left to more advanced fisherman.
Toilet Roll
Simply put, should you need to use some, there’s just no substitute. You don’t actually have to take a complete roll with you. Unroll a generous amount and store it in a waterproof bag. But make sure to take enough—and while you’re add it, throw in some Kleenexes or paper towels. If you need to construct a fire, these items are terrific kindling.
Fishing Tackle Boxes - Fingernail Clipper
This tool often comes with a built-in file that’s good for sharpening hooks. Also, the clipper itself is a good way to cut the line.
Lighter
You never know when you’re going to need a fire. Other uses include fixing damaged plastic worms and to stop a nylon rope from fraying.
Fishing Tackle Boxes - First Aid Box
Choose a small first aid kit you can tuck into a pocket. Be sure it minimally contains bandages, a way to cleanse a wound and antibiotic ointment. Gauze pads and an Ace? bandage also are good to include. Be sure to carry aspirin or another analgesic as well. And of course, no kit is complete without sunscreen.
Insect Repellent
There’s nothing worse than being bothered by insects, so be sure to carry an effective brand of insect repellent that will work on the types of insects you expect to encounter.
Travel-Size Snack Food
Carry a granola snack or energy drink, for example. They are nutritious, just as raisins or nuts are.
Now you can relax and think about getting your picture taken with that huge fish you’re going to catch!
Posted on March 4th, 2010 by Admin
Filed under: Recreation and Sports
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