Equipment Every Fisherman Needs
The best equipment every fisherman needs to be successful.
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Fishing is a popular sport in Utah and now that fall is in the air, according to Greg Ware of Lane Peak Outdoor Merchants, this is the best time for fishing. The question is what equipment is the best when it comes to fishing rods and bait on the market?
From beginners to seasoned fishers, Ware says, “There are typically two reels for any type of fishing, except ice fishing.” Most reels are made from plastics, composites and metals and are lighter weight and balance.
For the beginner or a child, a fiberglass pushbutton reel, a close-face spinning reel is a good choice; this is because the line is held on an oscillating spool under a cover, and a line pickup is used to keep the line even across the spool when casting or reeling.
The spinner reel, which can be found in sizes ranging from ultra-light to heavy are made from either composites such as graphite, light alloys like aluminum, or a combination of the two. The composite reels are lighter and usually less expensive. Spinning rods are meant to be used only with spinning reels. They are priced $30 and up. The best bait for German Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout, which are popular fish in Utah, is worms, salmon eggs or flies. To start, Ware suggests getting a dozen to start, with the average bait costing $1.39 a piece. “The best thing to do with spinners is to get a system down and know what works.”
When it comes to rods, there are bait casting rods and spinning rods. Bait casting rods are similar to spinning; they are level lined and only retrieve at one speed, however, can go greater distances than a spinner reel. They are also used for catching larger fish and are therefore, heavier, stronger, stiffer and longer. Bait-casting rods may only be used with a bait-casting reel. When looking for a bait-casting rod, look for a rod that is perfectly straight, when held right in front of you, has many guides and has no blemishes on the rod itself. You can purchase one for $25-30 to start.
For Ice fishing, use a very short, thin and flexible rod that is soft with the tip barely moving. For fly fishing, there are two styles of fly reels, the traditional reel which is hand cranked, and the automatic reel. The automatic reel has a coiled spring that is wound up before fishing. A 9-ft rod that is a full-flex, medium-action or fast action rod depending on the type of fish you want to catch is the best bet. Bait such as salmon eggs, tied flies, poppers and jigs work quite effectively.
A good fly rod is about $100-150.
