| | | | | to choose from get you down. As a beginner you |
| Have you ever watched those cable TV programs | | | | don't have to know what all the different items are for |
| that feature the bass pro fisherman? I do -- I watch | | | | just try and get the basics. |
| them all the time -- I love them, in fact. Have you ever | | | | |
| noticed how many of these guys are really into the | | | | Tip Action: This tells you if the tip is soft or maybe |
| latest bass fishing tackle items? | | | | more stiff. When the tip of your rod is soft then you |
| | | | | will be able to make a more accurate cast, but on the |
| Bass fishing is a sport that attracts thousands of | | | | other hand it will make the choice of lures a lot smaller. |
| sportsmen to area lakes every year. Canada, Mexico | | | | A Rod: We begin with the most difficult item in your |
| and the United States all have various types of bass in | | | | bass fishing tackle, the decision which rod you need to |
| their rivers, but most fishermen appreciate the famous | | | | buy. You already know that there are a lot of rods |
| Large Mouth Bass. This is one of the most sought | | | | you can choose from. One can get a special rod for |
| after species because of the rewarding experience of | | | | every type of fish you can catch or for the special |
| catching one. | | | | lures that are available. The choice of rod largely |
| | | | | depends on the type of lure you will be using. Looking |
| If you going on your first Bass fishing trip and you | | | | at them you would not say so, but a fishing rod is a |
| haven't done any fishing ever before it can be a bit | | | | complex piece of tackle. When we talk about bass |
| daunting to try and find the right fishing tackle. The | | | | fishing rods there are four points to look for and these |
| moment you step in to a shop that sells fishing tackle, | | | | are tip action, length, power and sensitivity. |
| or better yet a shop that specializes in fishing, you will | | | | Power: When we talk about power what this means |
| see that there are thousands of items to choose from. | | | | is the weight of the rod, is it heavy or light. When you |
| Things like lures, reels and rods are there in so many | | | | are going for bigger fish then you will need a heavier |
| forms and variations and they exist because each one | | | | rod. |
| is needed in its own situation. For a beginner this can | | | | Length: The type of fishing you are going to do and |
| be shocking and even a reason not to go fishing but | | | | the type of lures you will be using will dictate the length |
| you should not let this huge assortment of fishing items | | | | of the rod. |