To give yourself a chance at any sport you must have the right equipment. Fishing is no different. Most people assume all you need to fish is a rod, line, reels and some bait. Oh, that it were that simple. Your tackle box holds your “bag of tricks” for fishing. And a well prepared tackle box can make all the difference during a fishing adventure.
If you have just started fishing, your tackle box will look very different from the tackle box of an experienced angler – probably a lot more empty space. However, it takes years of experimentation before you put together the perfect tackle box. As long as you have a basic kit in your tackle box, you can build on it.
First, you need the actual box. The best kind is one made of hard plastic. Do not pick a box that is too heavy though, as this will only cause you problems hauling it around during your trip. It is important that the box has a good latch to keep your fishing resources from falling out at the most inopportune times.
The next items to purchase include a large supply of hooks of various sizes, fishing line, and weights. Make it a point to get the correct line for the type of fishing you...