5 Essential Pieces of Fishing Gear for the Avid Angler

As the leaves begin to change colour and the air gets a little crisper, it presents new challenges and opportunities to fishermen across America. The changing weather can impact the types of fish you’re likely to catch, depending on where you choose to cast out your lures.

Here at Agescan International, we know anglers take their gear seriously. Before you decide to head out on the water, you’ll want to ensure you have the right equipment to get the most out of your experience.

Rods and Reels

Depending on the brand, some rods and reels can run into the thousands — though there are a number of more affordable options available that offer the same benefits as those with higher price tags. When you’re shopping for both products, it’s important that they complement each other — if your reel is too heavy compared to your rod, the entire setup can become uncomfortable to use and you’ll find it difficult to cast farther out.

Depending on your level of experience, it may take time to find the combination that works best for your needs. Some brands offer the two products as one package which can take out the guesswork. If you prefer to do your own research, there are tips and tricks available to help narrow down your search.

Sinkers and Weights

Worms or tackle alone won’t sink as deep in the water as you need them to in order to lure the fish to your hook. Attaching a sinker or a weight to your lures gives you an added advantage. While fishing sinkers have traditionally been made out of lead, tungsten fishing sinkers are quickly becoming a new normal for experienced anglers. Fashioned with small bodies that nevertheless offer incredible density, they bring considerable benefits to your tackle box — from their strong resistance to wind to their positive environmental impact.

Agescan tungsten fishing weights and sinkers create a more efficient and enjoyable experience for any anglers looking to get out on the water this fall.

Finding the Right Lures

Depending on your experience level, you may want to step up your game when it comes to the lures in your tacklebox. There are a variety of lures available that cater to a fisher’s specific needs — whether you’re looking for spinners, minnow imitations, or plugs to resemble live bait. Each will behave uniquely in the water in order to entice fish.

More recently, tungsten suppliers have seen a rise in their product’s popularity. The tungsten lures available from manufacturers like Agescan International are denser and heavier than lead, they provide more opportunities for size and weight combinations, and they’ll sink faster in deeper waters.

Storing Your Equipment

With all of the fishing lures an experienced angler will likely have on hand, it’s important to add a quality tackle box to the list of essentials. When you’re shopping, you’ll want to look at the handles and latches to ensure they’re steady and secure. Having optimal room for lures will allow you to store any oversized bait or tackle. Stylistically the most common choices are between a hard tackle and soft tackle box. If you’re an avid angler you’ll want to look for a durable box. Ideally, you’ll want one that can withstand an average amount of wear and tear and able to balance on most surfaces without falling and losing any of its contents.

Catch and Release

Having the right equipment on hand for releasing your fish is just as important as the items you need in order to catch them. At a certain point, most anglers will be required to release some of the fish they’ve caught — this could be due to the size of the fish, the season, or local regulations. The proper fishing lures and hooks will help minimize any stress on the fish and should result in a quick release — with the right tools this should be a simple process.

Having a variety of pliers, both in shape and size, will be useful, especially if the body of water you frequent has a larger variety of fish in its waters. Dehooking devices can safely remove your hooks — combined with a quality fishing sling or a rubber net, you should be able to prevent any damage to the fish’s skin.

Fall fishing is a treasured tradition for many American fishers. With changing seasons, it’s important you’re equipped with all the necessary tools in order to maximize your efforts and to fully enjoy your time on the water. Whether you’re working with the same accessories you’re used to or trying out new innovations such as tungsten fishing weights or tungsten lures, being as prepared as possible will help ensure you get the most out of your fishing season.