| You've just made reservations for your first charter, and now itís time to put together a tackle box. For the first-timer, with little to no experience, this can be really tough , you aren't sure what to buy, and you don't want to waste time and money buying the wrong tackle. The information below is intended to take the guesswork out of this task, and give you a step by step guide for putting together your first saltwater tackle box. To begin, a tackle box is a container that organizes and stores your tackle - the hooks, sinkers and other devices used throughout the fishing day. While the best supply of tackle boxes and fishing gear can be foundattackle stores, most of these items can also be found at your local sporting good store or Walmart. The following list outlines all of the essential items you will need to purchase for your tackle box:
-Tackle box - 1 level (a multilevel box can be purchased as your learn more about different techniques and the tackle that goes along with it.)
-Sinkers - depending on what species you are targeting will determine the weight and type you will need (rockfishing = torpedo sinkers 4-16oz)
-Live Bait Hooks- come in a variety of sizes. The most widely used sizes on a æ day trip are 1/0 hooks and 2/0 hooks. A selection of hook sizes is always good to have.
-Swivels - Used to attach two lines together
-Dikes - used to cut away excess line.
-Long Nose Pliers- used to remove hooks from fish caught.
-Extra Line - Just in case you need to reline your reel.
This list is just intended to give you a start. With each trip to you take, you will learn more about what you need to add to your tackle box. When you are building your first box, just purchase the necessities; try not to over buy. You do not want to weigh down your tackle box with unnecessary tackle. The items above will give you all that you need for your first deep sea charter.
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