Perhaps it is the thrill of the fight, or the anticipation of the hunt. Or maybe it is the relaxation that comes in spurts between the hits and bites. Whatever the draw, fishing is a favourite past-time for a great many people. Anglers are defined by the type of fish that is their quarry.

It was in the dim and distant past that the English gentry divided freshwater fish into two separate categories. Those considered the best sport were called coarse fish and the best fish to eat were labeled game fish. Today, coarse fishing is a popular and growing sport.

Finding the best coarse fishing tackle is a never ending quest for the coarse fishing enthusiast. Although it doesn't always come down to the quality of the tackle deployed, generally, the better the equipment, the more likely the coarse fisherman will have a successful catch. Here are a few of the tackle basics.

The most common tackle for coarse fishing is the rod and reel. A rod is a hollo... [more]

The Andy Griffith show used always open with the scene of two guys out fishing, with thier poles, as time stood still. Pesent day anglers are more apt to get in the boat and head for the open water than the local fishing hole. When you want to get serious about fishing it is best to use outriggers to get the advantage over the fish. In order to find out which fishing outrigger is going to work best on your boat you should speak with a retailer and let them know about your vessel. Some requirements include a backing plate for bolt in holders and telescopic poles to spread the lines. You also want to make sure to have a rigging kit that will get you set up initially. Pole lenght is important as larger boats can use longer poles than smaller boats. They range from 12 feet to 20+, a side fishing outrigger will give you plenty of stability and spread. If you want to mount a center outrigger you will need to make sure your boat can support the tension. Outrigger parts are all made of sturdy ... [more]

A fishing pole is a simple pole made out of carbon fibre, graphite, or fiberglass. These poles have a fishing line attached to the tip of the pole and a hook is attached to the fishing line. The hook can use either a lure or bait to catch fish. A fishing rod contains a casting reel and fishing guides on the rod to thread the fishing line and guide it during the casting and reeling in of fish. Therefore, a fishing rod is much more sophisticated than a fishing pole.
Many different types of fishing rods exist and each should be evaluated before one is selected. A fishing rod is designed based on the type of fishing. For example, some people fish just for a hobby in a local pond, others try to catch freshwater fish, and still others seek large fish in deep sea waters. Each of these types of fishing requires a particular design style of rod and is not interchangeable.
A fly fishing rod is a popular rod choice and is used in fly fishing. This rod is thin and very flexible and des... [more]