Gear & Tackle Basics

Understand a basic rod-and-reel setup, the terminal tackle that goes on the end of your line, and one knot reliable enough to build everything else on.

  1. Understanding a Basic Rod-and-Reel Setup
  2. Line, Hooks, Sinkers, Floats, and Terminal Tackle
  3. One Reliable Beginner Knot: The Improved Clinch Knot