No fisherman will ever go fishing without their trusty tackle box just as no medic will be without their medical-kit and no camera-man will be without their camera bagThe tackle box will be where the fisherman keeps his fishing gear and accessories, A tackle box looks like the tool-box that a handyman will carry and it is similar in that a tackle box has various sized compartments to fit various types and sizes of fishing gear.
So what do you need to put in your tackle box? Hooks are one of the most important items. You will need hooks of various shapes and sizes, even if you only plan to fish at one place. Lures are another important fishing gear and since you may not always use live bait, so keeping a few good lures are essential for any fishing trip,
Sinkers are also essential. Without the sinker, your hook will float on top of the water and be moved about by the wind or current. Sinkers are made of lead and are clamped around the line with a pair of pliers, so you'll need a pair of pliers too, unless you have strong teeth. You'll need an extra large supply of sinkers, as they are often lost when the line breaks. Of course to counteract the weight of the sinker you'll need a float. This will allow the sinker to go so far down, but no further. It's bobbing action will enable you to see when a fish is pinching at your bait and when it disappears completely, you'll know to start hauling the line in.
Also, do not forget the swivel. This important piece of gear will stop your line from getting tangled and snapping when your fish tries to outmaneuver you. It is tied between the hook and the sinker. One exception to this rule is if you are bottom fishing. Reversing the order will allow you to feel the tug of the fish on the line instead of the weight of the sinker.
Spray-on attractant and hook removers are two other must-haves, while no good angler can go without a knife. Special fishing knives have one side suited to scaling the fish while the other side is for gutting it.
On top of fishing gear, you may also want to keep a few non-fishing items in your tackle box. An insect repellent, sun-tan lotion and even lip-balm for those long hours in the sun will certainly help. To avoid smell from this items spilling over in the tackle box, remember to keep these items in a zip-lock bag.
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