subject: Various Tackle And Methods For Fishing! [print this page] For pass time or for fun simple rods and poles can be used for fishing. Fishing in the sea is a major source of earning for most of the people residing near sea areas known as fishermen and fisherwomen.
A simple pole or stick which is fastened to the tip with hooked bait is known as the fishing pole. Fishing poles used for Sea Fishing Tackle are made of various materials like fiberglass, carbon fiber, graphite or, bamboo. Fishing rod is the sophisticated tool fitted with line guides. They are found in different sizes and length. Their length can vary from 20 inches to 20 feet.
Commercial fishing is generally done in seas under adverse conditions. Commercial fishing when done on a large scale is known as Industrial fishing. Heavy rods are used for deep sea fishing.
Commercial fishing is done using large nets and sea-going processing factories. These tools are making commercial fishing useful and efficient. Commercial fishing gear includes weights, nets, seine nets, trawls, dredges, hooks and line, lift nets, gillnets, entangling nets and traps.
Various fishing vessels are also used for fish catching in sea. A boat or ship used for fish catching in the sea is known as fishing vessel. Currently there are four million commercial fishing vessels.
Sea rods used mostly for sea fishing are designed in such a way so that they are able to capture large fishes from the sea. They are approximately 4 meters long. They are very thick and possess huge and heavy tips, eyes and handles. Sport fishing boats generally sue these long sea rods. Some specialized sea rods are also available for fishing. They are shark rods and marlin rods and are for use with very heavy equipment attached to them.
Fishing can be performed standing on the shore line of the sea. This type of fishing is known as surf fishing. Surf fishermen generally use telescopic rods for fishing. These rods are generally 12 or 14 feet long. A fishing rod is enough for basic surf fishing. Surf fishermen also use terminal tackle other than rod and reel. The equipment at the far end of the line is known as the terminal tackle.
