Fishing Tackle for Women - Women's Fishing Gear

Women's Fishing Equipment

Although our discussion of women's fishing tackle could be a website in itself, here we will only focus on the basics. When it comes to this subject, much is nothing more than opinion, and little is absolute fact. It would be a good idea to talk to many different types of anglers before deciding to spend a lot of money on any one type of fishing tackle or gear, and if possible test drive before purchasing.

Below, you will see four different types of fishing setups... spincasting, spinning, baitcasting, and fly. Far the lion's share of anglers started with a simple spincasting rod and reel, if for no other reason than they tend to be inexpensive, and easy to use. Casting is accomplished by a pushbutton release system.

The next step in the average angler's process of becoming a well rounded knowledgeable fisher is spinning gear. Although more difficult to use, this type of setup is far superior to spincasting in most respects. Fact is that a very large share of anglers never progress beyond spinning gear, because it is so effective in catching any size fish in a variety of conditions.

Particularly for bass fishing, the next, and usually final step is acquiring a baitcasting setup. Pinpoint accuracy and the ability to "horse" large fish to shore or the boat have made baitcasters the choice of almost all professional bass anglers.

The fourth, and final rig shown below is a fly rod and reel. We have dedicated an entire section of this website to fly fishing, and won't spend time on it here.

Spincasting Spinning Baitcasting Fly

There are probably more opinions concerning the proper line to use, than any other subject of discussion about fishing. Although monofilament is the choice of most anglers, other types of fishing line have gained tremendous following over the last couple of decades.

The pictures below show the most popular. Item number one is a basic mono that is extremely flexible to make casting easier. The second line is ultra thin mono, which is a requirement when targeting finicky or "wiser" fish. Third from the left is a copolymer that is made to withstand punishment. It's hard for the fish to break, and is easier to pull loose from hangups, but is far more visible to the fish. Next, we have a mono that has been coated with fluorocarbon. The advantage of fluorocarbon is that it is allegedly almost invisible underwater. The downside of fluoro is stiffness, which can cause difficulties on the reel. Second from the right is a pure fluorocarbon. Note the name "Vanish", which is exactly the reason for using it... fish don't see it. Finally, you will see a braided line. Many professional anglers and guides have gone to braid, because of it's castability, and the fact that it doesn't stretch like all plastic based lines. Although some fans of this line tie their lure right to the braid, many use a fluoro and ultra thin mono leader between the lure or bait and the braided line.

There are no "absolutes" when it comes to choosing fishing line. It's best to experiment with the various types under different conditions, until you've decided what works best for you.

Monofilament Ultra thin mono Copolymer Fluoro coated mono Fluorocarbon Braided

There are many different methods of rigging your fishing rod and reel to catch fish, and there are unlimited opinions as to which techniques are the most effective. Because there are so many ways to catch a fish, and the search for the perfect method is neverending... so are the choices of terminal tackle.

The pictures below cover the basics, but only scratch the surface of what is available today. Each type of hook, sinker, float, and swivel has its advantages, and disadvantages. For instance a circle hook is primarily used when an angler is tightlining, and expecting a fish to hook itself. A plastic worm hook is self explanatory... primarily used for casting artificial worms for bass. Treble hooks tend to be used when fishing with dough bait, and salmon egg hooks are for tiny baits.

The technique employed determines which weight should be used, whether it be crimping a small split shot below a bobber, or tying on a terminal sinker when tightlining for catfish on the bottom.

Floats come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and every angler has a different opinion as to which one is best. Swivels are used with artificial lure fishing typically, but are sometimes used for various types of bait setups.

Determining your favorite types of terminal tackle will take time, and experimentation. As is a universal statement throughout Women Fishing dot com, ask questions of those who have already spent years on the water, and you will save precious time, and make fewer mistakes in the process.

Aberdeen Bait holder Circle Swimbait Plastic worm Weedless

Salmon egg Treble Bottom bouncer Rubber grip Split Shot Terminal sinker Egg Bullet slip

3-way swivel Snap Barrel Weighted foam Balsa Pencil Styrofoam Clear Plastic Bubble Plastic bobber

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