When buying their first car, many young drivers have to start with an economical, easy-to-handle model. Beginning anglers should consider taking the same route when they buy their first fishing reel. Fishing reels are available in three types: spincast, spinning and baitcasting. A spincast reel is like an economical, easy-to-handle compact car such as a Volkswagen Jetta, while the spinning …
Which Pole Should I Get? Selecting The Right Fishing Rod
Your skill level and the species of fish you enjoy catching will determine which type of fishing rod you should select. The two basic types of rods are casting and spinning rods. Casting rods are designed for baitcast and spincast reels whereas spinning rods are matched with spinning reels. Let’s take a look at the differences between the two types …
How To Spool A Spinning Reel: A Beginner’s First Steps
Learning how to spool a spinning reel is likely the first thing you’ll need to learn about fishing. Besides a little push-button children’s rod, a spinning rod is more often than not the first thing any angler will use to catch a fish. How To Spool A Spinning Reel Your line is the only thing connecting you, your rod, and …
Everything You Need To Know Before Buying A New Fishing Rod
Choosing the proper fishing rod is one of the most important, yet often overlooked, factors in having success out on the water. Being able to place your bait in a precise location, without spooking any fish, can have a huge impact on whether or not you are getting bites. Use the wrong rod and you might not be able to …
10 Essentials Every Beginner Fisherman Needs
Are you a beginner fisherman and struggling with where to get started? You came to the right place. Mystery Tackle Box is dedicated to exposing anglers to the widest variety of fishing tackle from the top manufacturers in the business – and teaching you how to use it properly through our Blog and social media feeds. We update them constantly …