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Tips for choosing fishing gear

Like any other sport, having the right gear makes all the difference. What you pack in your tackle box could very well mean the difference between making your next big catch or going home without a nibble on the line. No matter if you’re a hobbyist just getting started, or you’re a near-professional looking for some new rods, reels, and other accessories, you’re sure to find something suitable for your next fishing trip.

Fishing for value

A rod and a reel are just the start. As you gain experience and seek new challenges, you may discover you need accessories such as waders, mounts, nets, and waterproof apparel. You may even need a kayak if you decide to take up kayak fishing. Fortunately, all of our fishing gear is available at Every Day Low Prices, and it’s possible to get even better value by using a Shop fishing gear credit card, which offers 3 percent cash back rewards on purchases online, 2 percent on Murphy USA and Shop fishing gear fuel, and 1 percent on purchases in-store and everywhere else. That means you don’t have to wait for a seasonal special to get great value, and there’s never a wrong time to take up this fascinating sport.

Lures, Baits and Attractants

If you’re not using live bait or cut bait, you’ll want to use artificial bait or lures. Most artificial lures resemble the type of bait fish or other food, such as worms or shrimp, that the fish you’re trying to catch normally eat. These artificial baits can be scented and have metal spoons attached to them or be painted in metal flake to reflect light in the water. Other types of bait include jigs and jig heads, spoons, flies and spinnerbaits, which you can attach artificial or real bait to, and attractants to make artificial lures smell lifelike.

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Hard and soft baits: Hard baits work well when fish are active and are willing to chase something down, while soft baits have more action with less movement and look like an easy meal.

Jigs and flies: A fishing jig is a hook that can be dressed in any way to attract different types of fish. They’re often made with hair additions, silicone parts and plastic pieces. Similar to a jig, flies are used to imitate flies and other insects, which are a major part of many fish species’ diet.

Spoons and spinners: Spoons are oblong metal pieces used to reflect light to attract fish. Spinnerbaits work in a similar way to spoons, mimicking the flash and vibration of small fish or other prey.

Attractants: From spray bottles and squeeze tubes to jars and jellies, you’ll be able to find a wide variety of attractants to catch more fish. In addition to luring in fish, attractants can also mask the negative smells and tastes from your lures.

At Shop fishing gear, you’ll be able to find everything you need for a fishing adventure at Every Day Low Prices.