So you’re ready to go fishing for the first time this season and need to take a look at your supplies to see what’s missing, what’s low, and what might need to be replaced. If you’re anything like most fishermen, you are always looking for the latest and greatest options out there to help you land a big one. The start of the new season is a great time to take a look at what you have in the tackle box to decide what’s old news and needs to go, and what things could be replaced with something better. So before you pack up in the early am and hit the road with all of your best friends, take the time to go through your fishing tackle and see what might need to be replaced.
The first thing that you will want to check over is your tackle box, of course. Tackle boxes often get treated roughly throughout the season and yours might have been beaten up more than you know. Make sure that no part of your tackle box is broken, chipped, or about to snap off. That’s quick way to see all your tackle all over the ground! When you know that your box is secure, you can start looking at your gear from last year to see what might need to be replaced. We recommend beginning with your hooks. There are hooks for every kind of fish and for every kind of fishing, so check your supply and make sure you have just the right fit for the fish you are after this time around. Next, take a look at your selection of sinkers and bobbers. Depending on what kind of fish and what kind of water you’re going to be casting into, you might need one or the other to keep that hook right where you want it. It’s also going to be essential that you make sure you have extra fishing line to replace any that you lose on your next trip. After all, you can’t do much with no fishing line!
Once you have all of the basic fishing tackle organized and replenished, you can start shopping around for fresh and useful lures that are going to help you catch your dream fish. Every fish is different, so it’s a good idea to bring along a wide range of options to give you the chance to swap out whatever isn’t working and start over. There is nothing better than shopping around for the latest and more advanced fishing lures around, so be sure to take advantage this season. Have questions about picking great options? We’re always here to help!