Let's go summer fishing
Fishing gear according to the chosen fishing method:
- Fishing rod (float rod, fly fishing rod, spinning rod).
- Spare equipment depending on the type of fishing rod: rod, reel, main line and leashes, spools, laces, sinkers, hooks, lures, leashes, floats, springs, carabiners, sbirulino.
- Fishing rod stands.
- The cage is preferably soft so that you can put it in a backpack.
- Net or landing net.
- A release for rescuing bait that is caught on a snag.
- Kukan for preserving and transporting fish.
- Lures – natural and artificial.
- Artificial baits made of silicone, foam rubber, jigs, flies, cambrics, spinners, Devons, wobblers, panagras for bloodworms.
Bait:
- dung worms, earthworms, water worms;
- live bait (small fish, used to catch predators);
- maggots, bloodworms, jigs, caddis flies;
- insects and their larvae;
- leeches, slugs, frogs, tadpoles, fry, cutting;
- attachments made from bread, flour, potatoes, corn, etc.;
All baits should be packaged in jars or boxes, tightly closed so as not to spill.
Lure:
- Yawner to open the pike's mouth and safely remove the hook, extractor.
If you decide to take a boat with you:
- spare parts in case of breakdown;
- pump, motor;
- petrol;
- motor cord;
- oars;
- boat documents, permit;
- anchor;
- rope;
- life jacket;
Add. items:
- Backpack or duffel bag.
- Bucket for storing fish. You can take a folding, canvas, soft rubberized one.
- Rag , towel.
- knife or in a case.
- Compass, map of the area if you plan to fish in an unfamiliar place.
- Change bag.
- Small things: a flashlight, batteries for it, a needle and thread. A needle will help you pull out a splinter, threads just in case.
- Rope , cord, electrical tape.
What to sit on:
- A chair, preferably a folding one.
- A soft mat, a tourist mat or a foam rubber mat for fitness is best.
Tools:
- Axe, mining shovel, pliers, wire cutters, hacksaw. A multitool that has most of the tools, including a knife, is best suited.
First aid kit:
- You can use a motorist's first aid kit.
- It should contain: iodine, brilliant green, peroxide, a tourniquet, a bandage, including an elastic one, cotton wool, and a plaster.
- Antiallergic, analgesic, cardiac drugs, adsorbents.
Additional items:
- In case of rain - raincoat and umbrella.
- Panama hat, sunglasses.
- Waterproof footwear: rubber boots, fishing boots.
- Two pairs of gloves, rubber and cotton.
- Swimming trousers.
- Remedies for various insect bites.
- Ointments, repellents that repel mosquitoes, midges, ticks, etc.
- Mosquito net for face.
- Clean drinking water in a flask or thermos. You can buy a hydration pack, or camel, which fits like a backpack on your shoulders and has a special drinking straw.
- Garbage bags. Let's not forget about the environment.
- Hygiene products: toilet paper, soap.
- Documents: passport, if for a car – driver’s license.
- Telephone. Charging for it.
If you are going to start a fire:
- firewood
- paper, matches, lighter;
Non-essential items:
- Dishes . Take a disposable one, it is lighter and can be thrown away after use.
- A pot , fastenings for it, a teapot, a basin, a bowl, a cutting board.
- Dishwasher , sponges, napkins, can opener.
Products:
- It is advisable to take those that cook quickly and do not spoil for a long time.
- Stewed meat, bread or crackers, lard, canned food, sausage, tea, sugar.
- If you are going to cook fish soup, then take all the necessary vegetables: onions, carrots, potatoes, millet. From spices, salt, from spices, ground black pepper and peas, bay leaf.
- If you are going to barbecue, then barbecue meat, marinade, grill, skewers, lighters, charcoal.
To capture memorable moments:
- photo;
- video;
- camera;
So what can’t you fish without?
A basic fishing kit includes: a rod and reel, fishing line or braid, a set of hooks, bait and bait, and a net. Useful equipment for anglers also includes the following accessories: a seat, a rod case, a bag for other equipment, and rod stands.
Basic fishing equipment - rod and reel
An angler's must-have is a fairly long list, the placement of which will ultimately depend on the method chosen. However, both a rod and reel should be at the top of everyone's list. Many experts recommend first choosing equipment designed for the float method. Feeder or spinning is a fishing method that requires a little practice and knowledge.
The offer of fishing stores is huge; we have at our disposal many manufacturers offering products in different price ranges. What to finally decide on? Of course, a model that is easy to use and fits well in the hand is convenient. As for price, don't choose the most expensive models for your first purchase.
The cheapest one won't be a good solution either. It is worth betting on middle-class fishing rods that have an appropriate price-quality ratio. The Japanese brand Daiwa has many models whose quality is higher than the price.
A basic fishing set is incomplete without a reel. You also have to spend a lot of time buying it because it will largely decide whether we can get the fish to shore. Reel types are adapted to the fishing method.
Carp reels won't be a good choice if your target is a huge catfish, and the catfish models will take the fun out of reeling in carp and are also quite heavy. There are also big differences in the equipment designed for a particular method, for example, a spinning reel that is too large is not suitable for bass fishing.
Almost every spinning reel model is available in a variety of sizes. People who hunt for perch or even small pike or trout should pay attention to the DAM QUICK 7 reel. In turn, when preparing for catfish, the best solution is the Daiwa NINJA Match & Feeder. It has a high cost, which makes the equipment itself heavier, but also more durable. With such a reel we have the opportunity to pull out a really large specimen.
Getting ready for winter fishing
Fishing equipment:
- Fishing rods , spinning rods, rods. Choose a rod that is short and lightweight.
- Hook for big fish, feeders, jigs, bait, attachments, bait, cage, landings.
Spare parts for fishing rods:
- Ice drill with several augers in reserve. They use it to drill holes in the ice.
- Ice pick. An ice pick can also be used to punch holes, and it also serves to test ice for fragility.
- Scoop , ladle, sump ladle.
To scoop ice chips from holes:
- Winter fishing box. You can sit on it, you can put accessories in it.
- Chipper release.
- Depth gauge for measuring the depth of the bottom of a reservoir. You can do it yourself by tying knots on a long rope every meter, with a sinker at the end of the rope. You can buy an echo sounder.
Clothing that will protect you from cold and wind:
- Ushanka, knitted hat.
- A pair of woolen mittens and woolen socks.
- We put one pair on, and put the second one in reserve in the backpack.
- Face mask to prevent frostbite on your skin.
- Splurge on a khaki winter fishing suit with overalls and thermal underwear underneath. You don't have to dress like a cabbage and your movements won't be constrained.
- On the feet are felt boots with galoshes.
Additional equipment:
- Tent for more convenient fishing. It is best to use an umbrella tent; do not forget the additional attachments to it. Choose a tent with bright colors as it will be more visible.
- Rope , candles, lantern.
- Firewood, coal for fire. Lighting paper.
- A sled , wooden or plastic, used to drag caught fish across the ice.
- Lifesavers or fishing claws are worn around the neck. Hide the ends in your pockets so as not to get in the way. The claws will help you if you fall through the ice.
- Backpack.
- First aid kit.
- Thermos with hot tea.
Wrap the products in cling film. The most convenient way is to take sandwiches.
Fishing gear for beginners
To choose the appropriate gear, you need to decide what kind of fish you are going to catch and in what way. The most common fishing methods are spinning fishing, fly fishing, bottom fishing (feeder) and float fishing. It is best for a beginner to master a regular float fishing rod first.
It is likely that the first fish caught will be bleak, this small, nimble and numerous fish, therefore, to understand how a float rod works, just read the material on this site. In principle, the equipment of any fishing rod is the same: rod, line, float, sinker, leader and hook - the settings are only different for different fish.
How to assemble a simple tackle, we suggest watching a video in the article Rigging a fishing rod for catching bleak
A professional fisherman will tell you the basics of fishing, using bleak as an example, in the video of the article How to catch bleak in the summer on a reservoir
About how to choose a rod: Choosing a rod for catching bleak or see publications in the Tackle section.
Things for an overnight stay
If fishing involves overnight stay:
- sleeping bag;
- tent;
- cot;
- bedding: pillow, blanket, mattress, possibly inflatable;
- warm, waterproof clothing;
If you want to camp by the river.
- tent tent, wedges;
- sleeping bags
- folding table, chairs;
- oilcloth on the table;
- table under the stove;
- gas burner, gas cylinder;
- chainsaw, gasoline;
- wash basin;
- water filter;
- dishes, scales, barbecue, grill.
- clothes for a change;
Spinningist
Fluorocarbon line. For two reasons, this type of fishing line is a must-have in your fishing box.
- It is practically invisible in the water and will further lighten your gear in the eyes of a wary predator.
- This is an ideal leader material; be sure to use fluorocarbon as the piece of fishing line to which the bait is attached. The rig will turn out to be moderately rigid, unnoticeable, and breakage when hooked will occur precisely in the places where the leash is attached, so you will not lose the rest of the rig.
The photo shows a fishing line that, according to our editors, ranks first among all fluorocarbon fishing lines
Offset hooks. To create spinning rigs using silicone or other soft baits, we recommend using offset-type hooks rather than a classic shank. Their structure allows you to hide the sting on the surface of the bait so that it does not stick out. This allows you to avoid snagging the equipment on algae and snags, but still hook fish perfectly.
The photo shows offset hooks with additional springs for better fixation of silicone twisters and vibrating tails
Cheburashka sinkers. Another irreplaceable element of spinning equipment is lead Cheburashkas. This is a sinker with two ears on the sides, and most models are structurally made in such a way that these ears can be pulled out. This allows you to connect the Cheburashka with a hook, and therefore with a twister or vibrotail, which replaces the jig head. Such equipment plays more brightly in the water, because its movement is not constrained by a rigidly fixed hook on the sinker.
Extractor. This is a device that allows you to easily release the hook from the fish’s mouth. When catching predators, this problem becomes even more acute, especially when catching pike or rotan. But even when catching peaceful fish, such a tool must be in the fisherman’s backpack. The design of extractors differs. Some have only a plastic hook, some have something like a spring. Some extractors are even designed as pliers with very long tweezers, which also makes it easy to pull the hook out of a fish that has swallowed it too far.
Tips for beginner fishermen
- You need to prepare for fishing in advance, at least a day in advance.
- Take only necessary things with you.
- Look on the Internet for the weather forecast for two to three days in advance.
- Decide on your future fishing location. Take experienced fishermen as assistants.
- Take care of bait and gear in advance. Place baits and baits neatly in separate boxes.
- Take warm clothes with you both in winter and summer, as the weather is usually changeable.
- For beginners, float fishing with one rod is more suitable.
Poor preparation for going outdoors, lack of a real assessment of your capabilities can play a cruel joke on you and ruin your vacation. To avoid this, you can use our list of recommendations, or you can add to it at your own discretion.
We wish you a successful bite!
Comfortable fishing equipment
With everything described above, you can start fishing. However, to make fishing even more enjoyable, it’s worth arming yourself with things that will increase our comfort. The first such equipment will be a fishing seat.
Fishing stores offer different fishing chairs and armchairs at different prices, so everyone will find a model for themselves. Another thing is a case for fishing rods and bags and containers in which our fishing accessories will fit. Thanks to them, transporting all things from the car to the water becomes much easier and faster. We also reduce the risk of equipment damage or failure.
A separate category worth mentioning is fishing clothing, which was created taking into account water conditions. Fishing clothing includes both outerwear and shoes, as well as T-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, pants, underwear or hats, gloves and sunglasses.
