Questions tagged [fishing-tackle]
Questions about how to choose, use, maintain, repair, and otherwise deal with fishing equipment should have this tag.
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Rainbow trout fishing on a small, deep lake in eastern Ontario
I want to fish for rainbow trout in a lake called Mair Lake on Crown land in eastern Ontario:
Map source: Fish ON-Line
Details:
Lake width: 1 km wide (0.6 miles)
Max depth: 53 metres (175 ft).
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How to release the line from a pre-spooled reel on a newly purchased Ugly Stik fishing rod?
I've just unpackaged an Ugly Stik fishing rod (stored for several years) and removed the plastic protective wrapping from the pre-spooled reel.
The line under the wrapping didn't just come loose, and ...
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Finding fish offshore
I'm trying to understand the process of fishing with a net. Two people with a small boat and a net, fishing in the sea within sight of shore. (My actual interest in this is that I am writing about ...
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Can anyone identify this fishing-related tackle/object?
I've searched whatever I can on the Web, including doing reverse image searches, but unable to identify this... thing?
It's like a screw-together weight, with two plastic washers forming almost a yo-...
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Do fish hooks have a lead coating?
I recently read the following: "It's very important to remove the hook before cooking and eating the fish.... If you cook the hook, the layer of lead that coats the hook will melt into the fish..." (...
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How to achieve tension in fishing line?
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Newbie fishing person here. Trying to catch some trout in Steel Lake (Federal Way, WA). Since I am unaware of the right technique, I observed how the other people are fishing in that area, ...
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What is the name and availability of this lure?
Found this Mepps jig/spinner in my Dad's tackle box and don't know its age:
It has a metal jig body, flat bottom, black with white eyes, single hook with a week guard. Trailing is a spinner blade ...
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Rods for shark fishing
I was looking at jawbone 2 xtreme blanks, the sledgehammer model is 10' with 100-250 pound line rating. It's E glass with 28-36 ounce lure rating. I've been looking all over the Internet for something ...
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What should I look for in a reel for a two handed fly fishing rod?
I want to buy myself a Shakespeare Oracle 11' #7/8 EXP switch rod to get started in two-handed casting for large-sized local rainbow trout at a wide water body where back room for casting is scarce.
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Fishing reel line capacity
With modern high strength, small diameter lines, spinning and bait casting reels can hold a tremendous amount of line. I usually spool up about half capacity with an inexpensive monofilament then fill ...
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Sea fishing rod all rounder
I'm looking at getting into sea fishing, I used to do coarse fishing.
I'd like an all rounder rod to try pier fishing and maybe some beach casting or fishing from a sea wall.
What should I look for ...
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How do I use these lures from a basic fishing kit?
I am beginning to fish. I bought a beginner's tackle kit. After some googling I figured out what most of the stuff is. But I didn't find anything on these three items. What are they and how do I use ...
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Reel locks when reeling in then bail flips open. What am I doing wrong?
The reel seems to jam when I reel it around and then if I put pressure on the reel handle, or the line, the bail flips open. I’m sure there’s something I am doing wrong. Video attached for reference. ...
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What is this type of lure or where can I find more?
Can anyone help me find more of these lures? I love them so much but can’t find them anywhere. Does anyone know where to get these or what they are called. It has a paddle tail and a ribbon tail type ...
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What is this yellow powder substance in a bag with yellow hair jigs?
I found a bunch of hair jigs inside an old tackle box that has been stored in attic. Several of them appeared unopened, but there was a yellow powdery substance in bag. Anybody know what substance is ...
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Cleaning top inside of old Plano tackle box
I have an old Plano plastic tackle box that I am trying to clean up. It has these places on the underside of the lid. I’ve tried a few different things to clean it up to no avail. This box has been ...
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How do fly fishing lures work?
I'm new to fishing and I don't know how these things work. Do I need to add some weight to make them sink or fishes will come at the top to bite them?
I've seen some videos where they use some weight ...
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Name of this northern pine fishing lure?
Can any tell me the name of this fishing lure or where I might find a distributor?
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Can ocean/saltwater fishing gear be used for freshwater/lake fishing?
This is one of those instances where I need answers that are written as if you were speaking to a 5 year old. I don't know a whole lot about fishing.
My uncle likes to go fishing on the long island ...
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Fish aren't biting, how to get more bites?
I live in Miami, Florida. I have been attempting to catch fish in a canal near where I live with a light rod, 8lb test mono line, and size 6 and 8 hooks. I have primarily been using night crawlers as ...
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Telescopic surf fishing rods - Are less segments better?
I am looking for a telescopic surf fishing rod of about 14 feet length & lure weight up to 250grams/8oz.
Is it better if a telescopic surf rod has less segments or does it not matter ?
This one ...
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Tackle needed for basic fishing in Miami?
I have just purchased a 6' light action Shakespeare Ugly Stik GX2 spinning rod and a 3000 size Penn Pursuit 2 reel. I also have some 8lb test mono line. I live near Miami Beach, Florida and will be ...
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What type of fishing lure is this?
I've been using an old lure with great success and I'd like to know more about it.
what is this type typically called?
what are the proper uses?
what fish will likely take this lure?
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Getting started fishing
My 15 y/o son has expressed an interest in fishing. He tried it recently using borrowed equipment and would like to get his own. I fished as a teenager and liked it well enough to do it again. Then ...
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What do fishing regulations mean by "no bait?"
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has said the following as part of the fishing regulations:
Starting September 1, the Parks Highway streams and many other Mat-Su
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Can elk hair be replaced by deer hair when tying a dry fly?
I'm planning on tying some stimulators and I have a ton of deer hair in the colours that I want my flies to be.
The recipes that I have read so far ask for yearling elk hair. I wonder if I can ...
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Where and when do I use these lures [new fisher]
This is my assortment of lures/bait:
(The can is Gulp! Earthworms)
I went fishing and caught my first fish today with the golden spoon in the red box to the 2nd far right (below the daredevil-...
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How to make a fish hook?
I am in a survival situation and need to make a supply of fish hooks. What are my best options. I have a knife and in my travels I have noticed much native vegetation as well as a couple of animal ...
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Is soda can fishing actually effective?
While out fishing on a popular gulf coast pier, I've seen some people pull in fish left and right using only a crumpled soda can as a lure tied to a hook and line. Meanwhile, I was using normal bait ...
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Went fishing on the river for full day, caught one fish; normal?
My dad, brothers and I grew up fishing. However, the vast majority of our fishing has been set it and forget it fishing for catfish, mostly at night.
My dad and father-in-law are in town for ...
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Which two handed fly casting style should I learn?
Me and a friend are thinking about trying two handed fly fishing for salmon and sea-run browns in northern Sweden. We both have been fishing for these same species with single-handed rods, but have ...
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Alternatives to Dacron backing on fly reel?
I am thinking about changing the backing on my reel for something thinner and stronger like gel spun line (I'm currently using 20lb Dacron). The goal is to fit enough backing into the reel for ...
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How do I setup a proper jig?
I live close to the Sacramento River in Rio Vista, CA, it's current is usually very heavy. I usually use anchovies for strippers and use a second rod to practice with lures. When I can afford it, I'll ...
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What is this fish hook type called?
I am trying to buy this kind of fish hook (picture below), but I have no idea what is called. Does anyone know what to search for?
The main characteristic of this hook is that the hook eye is solid ...
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Fishing Rods: One Piece or Two Piece
A number of fishing rods you can buy have models that are 2 piece and models that are 1 piece. I have heard people say their rods snapped in half when they were 2 piece. However, it would be extremely ...
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Rod and Tackle Combination for Beginner Fisher
I want to get into fishing but don't know the technical side because I just fish with rods pre-setup. So I decided that I wanted to get a spinning reel and am pretty sure I want a Shakespeare ugly ...
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Can I use wading sandals with waders?
I have a pair of wading sandals (made by Keen and designed for water sports) to which I added a few metal studs and have been using for wet wading while fly fishing in shallow streams. Now I wonder if ...
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Will practicing casting on my backyard lawn damage my fly line? If so, how to avoid it?
I have been practicing fly casting in my backyard using the same line that I use to fish. The question is: will my line get damaged from this? I reckon that these things are made to drag through water ...
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Is there a good and fast way to dry used flies before storing them?
I have been spending many hours by the water recently and usually try a lot of flies before I find what is working on a particular day. The question is: what to do with all the flies that got wet ...
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What are the disadvantages of using a lighter fly line than the indicated for the reel?
I'm thinking about buying a new reel for my weight 8 rod (which I use for steelhead), but want also to use it for my weight 5 rod (which I use for trout). The reel is supposed to be used with lines ...
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Tackle for catching bass on live bait
What tackle do I need for catching bass on live bait in fresh water?
Fish: Largemouth bass, Northern pike and Smallmouth bass
Mean depth of lake is 8ft.
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Basic setup for trout fishing
I am a whitewater kayaker and my GF, who does not kayak, sometimes accompanies me on river trips. She loves the outdoors and is never bored when I am boating (besides driving my vehicle from the putin ...
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Are surface plugs effective for fishing in choppy water?
I tend not to use surface plugs in rough water, merely because I find them more difficult to fish. But are they less productive in choppy water than when the surface is calm?
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Why did the handle come off my spinner rod?
I am brand new to fishing and have only made it out 4 times before this morning.
Today I planned on fishing all morning. After a few casts (I have a Shakespeare Ugly Stik spinner) I noticed that the ...
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Pike fishing equipment & rigging
I'm planning on getting out to try some Pike fishing in Sweden this autumn. Never tried it before so I could do with a few basic pointers on equipment, suggestions for the following:
a) Rod type, ...
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Fly fishing rig knots
I have been fly fishing with my dad for a number of years but recently I went on my own and hit quite the stumbling block... I didn't know how to set the kit properly, normally I drive the boat while ...
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