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Beginners to fishing may find it challenging to know where to start when selecting gear, and we are here to assist! From bass fishing and trout to any Utah species species you need help finding, we will assist in selecting the appropriate equipment to suit any fishing task.

Opt for a rod with high quality reel seats (the metal hoods that fit around a reel’s feet), without cardboard spacers that will rust or bind. Also check for multiple guides; more is better at spreading out line stress.

Rod and Reel

Dependent upon the species you wish to catch, selecting an effective rod and reel combination can have a dramatic impact on your fishing experience. A long-lasting yet flexible rod that’s capable of casting and setting hooks as well as picking up bites should be selected for best results.

Fiberglass rods are a classic option that’s readily available at a competitive price, yet don’t transfer vibrations well or weigh as much. Graphite rods offer more lightweight yet stiffer alternatives that provide greater feedback while being more sensitive to light bites.

As a beginner, select a 6-foot rod with medium power and action. A medium-weight rod will suit most situations where bait fishing may occur.

Lures

Lures (sometimes known as artificial bait) are used to attract fish and tempt them into biting at an attached hook. There is a wide range of materials, colors, sizes and shapes available so as to meet specific fishing species needs.

Lures can be maneuvered into position in water using rods, whether that involves sideways movement, jigging movements or being pulled behind a moving boat (trolling). Water movement also plays an important part in how well lures perform by altering how light behaves and vibrations travel – thus changing what actions work most effectively for their use.

Lures can be purchased at tackle shops or handcrafted by anglers themselves. When fishing with plastic lures, an excellent hook is key to ensure they remain on your hook and don’t end up on the lake floor or in fish stomachs; any lure left lying around after use poses serious environmental concerns and poses litter problems.

Soft Bait

Soft baits are essential tools for every angler, whether a novice or veteran. Their economical and versatile nature enables anglers to imitate the behavior of live forage animals without endangering wildlife or becoming too costly.

A typical soft bait rig consists of a spinning or eggbeater rod spooled with 3-10kg braid and 2-metre fluorocarbon leader, combined with an appropriate size/weight jig head to match the lure being fished.

Soft baits come in various styles, including paddle tails, curl tails, flick (jerkbait) baits and crustacean imitations. Knowing which styles best suit various retrieves and situations will increase the versatility of your fishing kit. Furthermore, understanding different plastic types will enable you to minimise environmental impacts – particularly important when targeting sensitive species or fishing shallow reefy waters – including risk reduction of snagging and damage caused to coral.

Pliers

Fishing pliers are one of the most versatile tools in your tackle box, enabling you to perform numerous tasks from cutting line, unhooking hooks, cleaning fish and skinning them all at the same time.

Fishing pliers come in all kinds of styles and materials; the key factors when selecting one should be durability and quality. Stainless steel and aircraft grade aluminum are generally good materials to look out for; more advanced models may opt for titanium models.

Consider whether or not your pliers will be used in environments that contain saltwater as this environment tends to increase corrosion risk. If that is the case, opt for models equipped with sheaths as well as split-ring pliers like Casa Ibrahim’s durable model; both of which have been specifically engineered for marine use.