Tips
Preparation before a fishing trip can save you a lot of hassle and help avoid problems with your fishing gear. Before you set out to the water theres a few things that you should do beforehand. This list of tips will help eliminate those ru ined trips before they even happen.
Clean your reels, a task that should be performed at least once a season. Dirt hampers a reel's performance and undermines its life expectancy.
Inspect rod guides regularly to ensure that they are not worn or damaged. Running a cotton swab inside of the guide will help you find nicks or sharp edges that are difficult to see. Any trouble spots will grab the cotton.
If you haven't changed your line recently, change it. Old line casts poorly, does an inadequate job of transmitting light bites and is more inclined to break under stress. Organize your tackle box.
This will save you time from searching for a specific type of lure when you can be fishing. Set up a system for organizing your box.
If you fish from a boat, a mechanical failure could cost you and entire day's fishing or even worse, leave you stranded miles from the boat ramp. Put together spare parts and a tool kit that will allow you to make basic repairs.
Always bring rain gear and sunscreen. You can never trust a weather forecaster so do your best to know the weather.