Hey folks!
Just bought my first few lures and some spoons! I'm aiming for trout, bass, and perch in the NH/Maine area.
I also bought some Eagle Claw Snells as I grew up catching everything on them as a kid. I plan on taking my sister's army of kiddos out fishing and figured these would be a great option with a worm and bobber. The Trilene line and swivels are for the few poles I'll set up for the kids, I plan on using the Sunline 6lb test on my pole.
Any recommendations to fill gaps or to fit necessary gear? Gloves/pliers? Any useful hand tool recommendations perhaps?
Also, if anyone can clarify what type of bait/lures wants a swivel vs what is fine without it'd be super helpful.
Thanks!
Posted by MuskratAtWork
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Looking great!
Reddit doesn’t allow me to edit the text under an image post, so adding here:
I also did buy an Abu Garcia Max SX spinning combo. It’s a 7ft rod with their 3000 reel. It’s pretty budget but combined with two of the rods from my last post I believe I should have a fine lineup for fishing!
It’s a good start. I always recommend the KISS method and would also get some plain hooks and split shot. Like a size 6 bait holder and clasp on a small to medium split shot on the line ~12″ from the hook. Use worms for bait which can catch pretty much anything. Bobber optional, I prefer no bobber but it works fine.
If you want to check out slightly more advanced worm fishing tech, check out a worm threader.
For the swivel question, anything that spins gets a swivel.