Fishing is a fantastic hobby to get involved with, but it’s also extremely expensive if you’re not carefully watching your budget. It can be easy to start buying multiple rods and loads of different lures, and before you know it, you’ll have invested almost four digits into the hobby. It’s perfectly fine to indulge like this, but if you’re only fishing as a casual hobby and want to get the most out of your gear, then here are a few tips to help you out.
Do your research on gear before you buy anything
Research is important in any hobby and fishing is no different. Learn about terms such as rod power and rod action and consider what type of fishing you want to do.
Always look for used items online or in stores
Used fishing rods can still be really useful for beginners and professionals alike, especially if they haven’t seen much use. If you’re willing to browse around and wait for a great deal, then you can save a huge amount of money buying used.
Maintain your equipment so that it lasts longer
Fishing equipment needs to be maintained if you want it to last a long time. It’s really no different to any other hobby and it’s extremely important that you take time to learn about all the different components, how they work, and how to repair them should they break.
Be selective about the tackle you take with you
Fishing can get extremely complicated because of all the different equipment choices you need to make. Below, we’ve added a helpful chart of bass lures to give you an example of what factors you should be considering when picking lures.
Infographic: Fishrook
Thanks for reading and y’all stay dandy.
-Diego
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