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Box 1 » BaSiCS
#2 to #6 Single Hooks: For live bait.
Split Shot Sinkers: Crimp onto the line six
inches above hook.
Leadhead Jigs: These are coloured weighted
hooks. Use 1/8 to 3/8 ounce.
Soft plastic grubs: Thread them onto jigs to
troll, cast or jig.
Snap Swivels: The swivel minimizes line twist
when casting or trolling.
Leaders: Wire or fluorocarbon leaders stop
toothy fish from biting through line.
Box 2 » fLaSH
Spinners: A rotating blade spins around a
weighted body for plenty of flash. Try size 0 to 2.
Spoons: Few fish can resist the wiggle of a cast
or trolled 1/8- to 1/2-ounce bright spoon.
Box 3 » profiLe and SpLaSH
Crankbaits: Diving body baits look and move
like minnows. They cast and troll well without
twisting line.
Top water plugs: Simulate a wounded
minnow or frog with the splash and gurgle of
floating surface lures. Great for bass and pike.
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floats: To suspend bait or soft plastic off the
bottom—great for relaxed fishing in front of
campsites.
Spare main Line: 250 yards of no-stretch
super line in 10- to 20-pound test.
Leader Line: Fluorocarbon or monofilament
leader material in 6- to 12-pound test.
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Hook Hone: Keep hooks sharp.
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Hang around your neck for easy access when
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phot needle nose pliers with Side Cutter: Pliers
[ expert tip ]
will bend straightened hooks and side cutter
will help remove a hook from fishing partner.
polarized Sunglasses: Cut surface glare for
Tripper’s Tackle Kit
better sub-surface visibility.
Scale and Tape measure: Estimating is your
right, but accuracy is important where there
everything you need should Be in the Bag
are size or weight regulations.
Jaw Spreaders: Keep the mouth of toothy fish
plastic tackle boxes with telescoping shelves have their place, but it’s not on a canoe trip.
open wide. Easier on the fish, and the angler.
the boxes break and they don’t do a good job of keeping your gear from getting tangled. instead, Cotton glove: Improves grip and reduces
use rugged nylon tackle bags (available wherever you buy your fishing gear) to hold individual
harm to fish when wet.
flat tray boxes full of your most reliable lures. here’s what you should have in your Bag. filet Knife: If you feel lucky. » JAMES SMEDLEy
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