What UK Anglers Should Take in Their Fishing Tackle Boxes—A List of Handy Supplies
As you get ready for the beginning of the fishing season, half the fun is stocking up your tackle box with all the tools you’ll need to catch the big one. Even though you probably won’t forget to take hooks, bobbers, leaders, line and sinkers, you could fail to pack everything you need, which could spell disaster for your otherwise fun and relaxing venture. These are a handful of items that are essential equipment for any angler.
Fishing Tackle Boxes – Pliers with a Needle Nose
These make a terrific addition to your fishing equipment. Needle nose pliers make things simple when it comes to separating a fish from a hook. Make sure to select one with an integrated cutter—you’ll be glad you did should you need to take off the end of a hook prior to taking the hook out of the fish. They are also terrific for crimping split shot as well as leaders onto your line.
Knife
Choose a sturdy knife that you can use for a variety of tasks. A stainless steel blade is essential, along with a fairly large blade. A blade that’s partially serrated will give you maximum versatility. It must also be durable enough to either clean or prepare the fish. Two good features to have on a fishing knife are a scaler and hook disgorger.
File
A file can aid you in maintaining a sharp edge on your hooks, and with some practice, your knife as well. Choose a small triangular shaped file with a different abrasive surface on each side. A whetstone is another option, but these are best left to more advanced fisherman.
Toilet Roll
Let’s be frank – if you need to use the bathroom, nothing works nearly as well. It’s not necessary to take a full roll. Roll off a decent amount of paper and place it inside a plastic bag. But be sure to take plenty and you’ll probably want to include paper towels or Kleenexes in addition. If nothing else, they make great tinder should you have to build a fire.
Fishing Tackle Boxes – Fingernail Clipper
Most clippers include a file that’s useful for making hooks sharp. Use the clipper itself for clipping line.
Cigarette Lighter
It’s hard to know in advance if you’ll need to create a fire for some reason. Other uses include fixing damaged plastic worms and to stop a nylon rope from fraying.
Fishing Tackle Boxes – First Aid Kit
Choose a small first aid kit you can tuck into a pocket. Be sure it minimally contains bandages, a way to cleanse a wound and antibiotic ointment. Gauze pads and an Ace
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