Fishing Gear

When fishing in Canada, or anywhere for that matter, you need the right equipment. There is nothing more frustrating than fishing for hours, waiting for the big one to bite with no luck. Until, unexpectedly you got one! Your adrenaline kicks in and the fight is on, or at least, until your equipment fails and the fish gets away. Having an equipment failure instantly removes the feeling of excitement. The worst part is that it could have been completely avoidable. There’s no telling if the opportunity you just gave up was the biggest for the year, you may not get a second chance. Many fishing enthusiasts may have only caught a couple of real “monster fish” in their life time. This is why it is so essential to have trust and confidence in your fishing equipment. Using the right equipment for the type of fishing you doing is the best thing you can do to help reduce your chance of losing a fish. There are many different styles and types of fishing that you should be aware of. For example there is fresh water fishing, saltwater fishing, fly fishing, ice fishing, casting, trolling, and jigging just to name a few. It is important to know that there are differences between them. Equipment used in salt water is not the same as equipment used in fresh water. In salt water objects are more buoyant and float differently than in fresh water. Some fishing reels are designed for casting, while others are designed for trolling. The key element on a fishing reel is the drag, this allows line out well before the line snaps, allowing you to be able to catch a 20lb fish on 10lb line. Deciding the gear you’re going to use is very important. One thing I recommend for fishing in fresh water is to use braided line, not monofilament. Braided line is extremely sensitive, doesn’t stretch, and is a lot stronger than regular (clear) Monofilament line. Usually it is a little more expensive but I find it to be worth the investment. Remember: Don't forget to bring a net when you go fishing because you never know when you may catch a giant fish.