Beginners' Guide to Fishing Gear - How to Start Fishing With a Rod and Reel
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2024
- How to get started with fishing rods, reels, lines, lures, and baits - buying fishing gear and tackle can be overwhelming. Fishing and sporting goods stores have thousands of rods, reels, lines, and baits available for you to buy. But how do you know what to buy first as a beginner? What does a beginner need to catch fish? What does a beginner need to know to catch their first fish? Here we go over buying your first fishing pole setup and which line and lures are best for you to start with.
Basics of fishing 101.
I would highly suggest these items below as a great starter fishing setup. This rod and reel are not super cheap, but they will serve a person well for many years. A cheap rod and reel won't last all that long and eventually, you'll get a chance to use a nice rod and reel and realize that you were at a disadvantage with the cheap combo. It's worth the investment in a decent rod and reel.
Ugly Stik carbon spinning rod - medium light amzn.to/453HR9x
Diawa Regal LT 1000 alnk.to/5FapVu2
Berkley Trilene XL monofilament line (6-8lb) alnk.to/3ngzaRy
Basic crankbait (Berkley Flicker Shad or similar) alnk.to/5ufEWH7
Small spinnerbait - Strike King Mini or similar alnk.to/aeY7qJk
Small swimbait - Mimic Minnow or similar alnk.to/fSgmORR
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My favorite type of TH-camr, no crazy intro, no sponsored placement for the first 30 seconds, just straight to the point and informative! Great video
Thank you. I'm not a fan of wasting time or product pushing. I appreciate your feedback.
One of the mistakes I made when I started was not matching up the right rod action, line, and lures all together. This is probably one of the most important concepts a beginner could know before spending any money at the store. Another great video I'll be recommending to anyone getting ready to buy their first combo and handful of lures.
Definitely. Thanks for the comment.
Same
I grew up fishing with my parents but they took care of all the gear, tackle, and rods so i never learned that stuff. As im trying to pick fishing back up this is the kind of video i need.
Awesome. Thanks for the feedback - I'm glad to hear that this video was helpful to you!
Right my dad would just hand me a rod and point where to cast
No filler. All helpful. Thank you for this video.
That's my style. I'm glad you enjoyed it - thanks for the comment.
I’ve fished off and on over the years assisted by my brother and dad who love fishing. They usually did all the hard work while I simply casted out to catch the fish. This year I’m looking to fish on my own, and I’ve been doing research. I stumbled across your videos and I have to say; super informative, straight and to the point. With the very little fishing knowledge I had going into this research, this video especially was very helpful and gives me the confidence to go out, get my license and my first round of gear! I’m looking forward to learning more from your videos!
Wonderful. I really appreciate the feedback. I put a lot of work into my videos and it's nice to hear these comments.
I recently went through a horrible accident and caused me to retire. So now im a full time stay home dad and for the first time my wife suggested i fish so here i am. Thank you so much exactly what i was looking for.
Thank you for the comment. Sorry to hear about your accident!
damn what happened
Thanks for showing that happy girl, a good reminder to keep fishing fun
I agree!
So much of the information out there for beginners overcomplicates stuff and tells them lots of things they don’t really need to know yet which can overwhelm them. You did a really good job explaining what a beginner needs to know without going into so much detail as to be confusing.
Thank you. That was exactly the goal.
I'm just starting out and I always have to stop a video and look up terms and equipment to understand what's going on.
And I'm still pretty lost. I liked this video a lot.
@@amp2193 Are you still lost after watching this video? I'm happy to answer questions.
Thanks for making this, I haven’t fished since I was about 10 with my grandpa and had been looking to get back into it.
Perfect - I'm glad it was useful to you. Good luck!
Finally! A fishing guide that explains what all the writing on a rod means!! Thank you!
I've watched a lot of fishing for beginner guides and so far yours is the best and most through! ♥🎣
Wonderful. Thank you for the comment - I appreciate it.
Thank you! Excellent video!
Good video for beginners, and good reminders for others (especially if you want to teach beginners).
Thanks for the comment.
Thanks. For your service friend. Teaching myself
Glad to help. Good luck!
Definitely a great video. Very good information for anyone wanting to get into the sport or have been out of the sport for a while.
I shared the video on my community page as well. Information like this shouldn't be held back by an algorithm.
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.
All I ever had growing up and even into adulthood was an Ugly Stik and a Zebco 33 or a cane pole. This is another language haha
Those will work too
Hey buddy, I just wanted to tell you thank you so much for this really informative and well put together video. I appreciate it greatly.
Thank you for the comment. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the video and found it helpful!
Jesus Christ where has this guy been! Very informative straight to the point Guides Love It!🐟🐟🐟🐠🐠🐠
Thanks - glad you enjoyed the video!
THank you Fishing with Nat, very cool!
Thanks for the feedback!
Thanks for that, got my first rod & be going out this weekend fishing for the first time. This made a lot of sense to me.
Awesome. What did you catch?
Did you was died?
Man your video was a lifesaver thank you for the helpful tips many of my coworkers go fishing for lunch (from Annapolis) and decided to try it out 😅☺️
Great - glad I could help. Good luck!
Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely.
2:25 -- I recommend every new angler to seek spinning reels where the crank handle screws directly into the drivetrain of the reel (as opposed to Shakespeare's design of reels where the crank handle itself is a bolt that is captured by a plastic nut on the opposite side of the reel).
My larger size Shakespeare reel literally disintegrated while lightly casting because the plastic nut holding the plastic crank handle fell apart. Had just started my day of fishing too so that sucked.
Thanks for the feedback.
Great suggestion👍
Great Video Nat, A person Doesn't have to Break the Bank to Have Good Effective Gear, Fishing 50+ years, My brother and I, Got Nice Big Bass boat together, Then he Split got his own boat, Turned into Know it All Bass Snob. You Know the Type. He Criticizes me for using Trilene Big Game
Right. It's true that specialty equipment can give you an advantage at certain times, but if you just want to get out and catch a few fish now and then, you don't need a huge arsenal of equipment.
Thanks for this, Im planning to gear up to start a new hobby.
Cool. I'm glad you found it useful!
No shame to admit, I was forced to start over (say a major resets) after watching Nat's ,, cooking classes" yet by end of the day I managed to overcome many irritating moments😬 step by step guys 👈no need to rush☝ or lose a buck$ on every outdoor trip you made, if you build it will come 👌
I hope this was a helpful video
This was incredibly informative and concise. Thanks!
Wonderful - I'm glad you enjoyed it. I try to keep my videos quick and dense on information.
@@FishingwithNat for sure. My neighbor gave me a fishing rod and I’m looking to pick up the hobby. Literally all the information I needed was in this short video. Well done.
@@commietrucker4664 Awesome. That's great to hear. Thanks for the feedback and good luck!
Thanks for the video.
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
This video definitely helped me beginner here dont know what im doing but i want to get something 😂
Thanks - great to hear!
I like fishing very much.
Me too :)
Thanks, instant abo.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Good luck fishing!
My first ever experience of fishing by using a long stick, fishing line, a prawn hook and worms. They were pretty effective if you use it right, I even caught a big snake head with it.
Cool. Nice and simple!
Thanks!
Thank you so much for the support!
Short and nice introductory!
Thanks
Awesome video
Thank you for the nice feedback.
I know its like a year later but you should consider making a guide on the best rod, line, and reel setups that are budget and good for beginners
I think a medium-light spinning rod with a $50-70 reel and some 8lb line is great for just about anyone.
@@FishingwithNat thanks so much
Nice video. I acquired my uncle's rods (rip). I use to fish with him when I was a wee lassie and fast forward to 40 yrs later. Out of the 5 rods, two are actually made from bamboo. Those I'll just hang on a wall in my home for decor.
I'm going to study your beginner videos as a refresher and take one of the small rods to a shop for assistance.
For now I'm just planning on jetty fishing at the beach for practice. I eventually would love to learn fly fishing.
Thanks in advance for your hard work on everything that goes into making these videos.
Very cool. Are the bamboo rods cane poles or do they have reels attached? Thanks for the comment.
@@FishingwithNat no reels attached. Upon my research, they are fly rods and don't split. I wish I could've asked my uncle the details. Never knew he had them. He was 96 and served in the military in Indonesia. He may have brought them over. One is 6ft and the other is 8ft. They're pretty cool!
@@lashazachariah5495 Are you sure they aren't cane poles? Bamboo is pretty common for cane poles and those are used all the time in Asia. They are one piece and are not used with reels - you just tie line to the tip of it and flick the line out as far as it will reach.
Ok, I apologize as I went back to your question.. I believe they are and they both have line guides and grips. Thank you so much I wouldn't need a rod then😊 I am learning as i go.
There is a fly fishing shop near me so I'll stop in for help.
@@lashazachariah5495 OK cool. Sounds like a plan!
You are ne goeie gast! I catch soms ne grote fish. morgen i go fish i will laat u weten if vang fish dank you. I have gevoel da you are zegening us.
Thanks - good luck fishing!
I've been wanting to fish since my dad died to reconnect to him. The problem, he died. I have no idea what I am doing, plus I'm a woman. I can just feel sports sales people selling everything to me! I live in an area where I probably won;t be doing much lake fishing necause you have to be a resident there to fish there so the pier is ging to be the place to fish foe me. Plus I plan on catching crab, carb season starts soon. Try being a senior woman wanting to fish for the first time since I was 9 years old in a boat with my dad.
I've overheard sales people trying to sell hundreds of dollars' worth of gear to a beginner and totally overwhelming them. It's unnecessary. They just need a few simple things to get started, and that's what this video attempts to cover in an easy-to-understand way. Good luck!
I might a guy who goes to my church from New York who loves to fish. We both got our GA fishing license. We are both to Walmart so he can guide me in getting my gear but def this video helped.
Cool - glad to hear that! Thanks for the comment.
@@FishingwithNat you bet! What brand of the medium light rod do recommend?
@@GabrielRodriguez-um8fi I have a medium-light St Croix and a medium-light Ugly Stik Carbon. Both are excellent rods. The Ugly Stik Carbon is quite a bit cheaper.
I use to fish as a child and I forgot so much. But we were pulling things out of the water that would scare most kids
Thanks for watching - check out our Learn How to Fish playlist for dozens of videos like this one. th-cam.com/play/PLcXAWxBLRzoLwZtDQEhuaHby0yQM_wHhU.html
just go with me and teach me everything my dad should have! lol
Check out our Learn How to Fish playlist that covers pretty much everything you need to know. th-cam.com/play/PLcXAWxBLRzoLwZtDQEhuaHby0yQM_wHhU.html
Forgot to say, budget it $ or lose your mind...step by step as you said it takes time to survey local waters and choose a right tool👍
Definitely
What you listed on your description is all I will need for my new fishing journey right?
It's enough to get you started. In time, you will want to try other lures and maybe move up to braided line, which has a lot of advantages. But the setup I listed in the description is excellent to get you out catching fish and having fun. I will be releasing a new video this week that goes a little deeper into some of the best lures for beginners.
What do you recommend for a younger child in regards to a rod? Would these tips still apply for the most part and should I bother with a smaller rod? Very new to fishing and would love to get my young daughter into it with me
I'd absolutely recommend an inexpensive spinning combo with a light action. A 4.5 or 5-foot length is perfect for a young kid. Long enough to make a good cast with a small lure, but not so long that the kid is whacking trees or people with the rod tip on every cast. Check out this video that my young daughter and I made about Teaching a Kid to Fish th-cam.com/video/34lZI0xtNi4/w-d-xo.html
My first fishing rod is an eagle claw pack it then i bought another one an ugly stik saltwater rod for pier fishing
Cool. How do you like the Pack-it rod?
@@FishingwithNat I bought it for $25 at Wal-Mart love it because I can take it with me camping I accidentally broke the tip of it when I got caught in some underwater plants trying to catch a small fish it still works but I might get a replacement if it breaks again
@@Emz1496 Cool. A telescopic rod is nice for camping or backpacking trips.
Thank you for all your videos sir! Question - can you recommend a rod and reel that can be used both in freshwater and saltwater?
The type of rod is going to depend mostly on the size of fish you're targeting rather than whether the water is salty or not. With reels though, some are rated for saltwater exposure and are better sealed to keep salt away from critical components. These are usually more expensive. Look for a reel that specifically mentions being safe for saltwater use, and consider rinsing your reel with fresh water after using it in saltwater. I fish primarily in the Midwest US, so I don't have any specific saltwater equipment.
What would be your go-to lure to use for largemouth bass on a spring afternoon, fishing at a lake from shore?
Either a ned-rigged plastic crayfish, wacky-rigged senko/stickworm, or a Neko-rigged 2-inch or 3-inch fluke. You need to work baits slowly for bass in the springtime and they generally don't want anything real big.
@@FishingwithNat Thank you! 😊
@@nawksybawks Happy to help. Good luck!
Heya, I raise red wiggler worms for composting. If I wanted to skip the investment on artificial baits, would these do fairly well?
I'm brand new to fishing, saving to get all my supplies & fishing license on my birthday in August. I'll be river fishing in the Pacific Northwest, I'm just looking to put food on my familys table & to burry fishguts under my tomatoes.
Thanks for the information & your time.
Live worms are some of the most effective baits of all. They catch a lot of different species, but there are some that they won't catch. For example, the salmon in the rivers of the Pacific NW won't be very interested in worms. But you could definitely catch plenty of bass, panfish, suckers, catfish, and small trout.
Could you post an Amazon link(s) that you would recommend that would work best for beginner. Would love to support
I would highly suggest these because they are not terribly expensive and they will serve a new person well for many years:
Ugly Stik carbon spinning rod - medium light amzn.to/453HR9x
Diawa Regal LT 1000 amzn.to/455sw8f
Berkley Trilene XL monofilament line (6-8lb) amzn.to/3DBKjbs
Basic crankbait (Berkley Flicker Shad or similar) amzn.to/3DAB1fP
Small spinnerbait - Strike King Mini or similar amzn.to/3OzUwvv
Small swimbait - Mimic Minnow or similar amzn.to/3qcQpft
Guys do you think that Rapala floating lures are good ?
Rapalas are tried and true - they are excellent lures. They can be pricey but it's because they are known to be top-notch baits. Other brands of crankbaits/jerkbaits are good options too and are sometimes cheaper.
Check out our How Crankbaits Work video - it features a lot of Rapala baits but also Berkley lures and others. th-cam.com/video/Q0wjo_P3ZqM/w-d-xo.html
1:25 -- Nat: you are a breath of fresh air in a fishing world full of dumb people. This is the best explanation of "action" I've ever seen, with perfect footage proving your points about rod bend.
Here in SoCal, there are so many fishing frauds... many of whom own their own tackle shops. I've been told by multiple shop employees, multiple professional deckhands, and multiple fishing buddies that "action doesn't matter for tuna, just find a rod with good 'backbone.'"
Maybe I should show all them your video 😂
Thanks - I appreciate the comment. :)
What size spinner bait should I get?
For a Medium-light rod, a small spinnerbait (1/4-1/2oz) is perfect and will catch lots of smaller bass, crappie, and pike. If you're using heavier gear and looking for bigger fish, go with a 3/4oz or 1oz spinnerbait.
@@FishingwithNat thanks, your video helped alot
@@eternal3093 Wonderful!
Barbed hooks...hmm...they were banned where I live like 35 years ago.
They are legal here but I often crush my barbs if I'm not keeping any fish that day.
They aren't banned where I live but I just take the barbed part down a bit or at least dull it with some rough sand paper or on a sharpening stone to ease the unhooking process. Sometimes I'll dull them and bend them in with pliers if they are sticking out too much, I love to believe this also saved me a few crankbaits from setting the hook into wooden structures under water.
@@bottoms_up2175 I could believe that. A barb does a nice job of keeping anything on the hook, whether it be a fish or a log.
Too complicated. Accidentally got a chainsaw lisence.
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when will you americans start talking about berkley nanofilament ?
- its long enough on the market, yet everyone is ignoring it, while us europeans cant even buy it haha
I haven't tried it yet. I've heard mixed things about it and have been happy with my current lines to this point. When I run out of my current line supply, I might give it a shot.
@@FishingwithNat
What about co-polymer ?
Basically mono, covered by fluoro. Stretching and invisibility
@@i1bike I tried one co-polymer line and I was not impressed. Visibility was similar to mono and strength was substantially less than the same weight mono.
@@FishingwithNat
I liked co-polymer until i realized that once it stretches, fluoro coating is gone, it starts dying like mono, becoming milky and stiff. Did it ever occured to you that fish doesnt care wether ur leader is fluoro or mono ?
@@i1bike Yes, I agree. In my experience, visibility is similar between mono and fluoro, and that's one of the main selling points of fluoro. So I doubt a fish could tell the difference anyway.