Beginners' Guide to Fishing Gear - How to Start Fishing With a Rod and Reel

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Күн бұрын

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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@TheRealJohnMadden 2 ай бұрын

My favorite type of KZfaqr, no crazy intro, no sponsored placement for the first 30 seconds, just straight to the point and informative! Great video

@FishingwithNat 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. I'm not a fan of wasting time or product pushing. I appreciate your feedback.

@kayakfishingtactics6063 Жыл бұрын

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.

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

Definitely. Thanks for the comment.

@FrostieFroze 4 ай бұрын

Same

@mattrozzo 4 ай бұрын

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.

@FishingwithNat 4 ай бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for the feedback - I'm glad to hear that this video was helpful to you!

@Anna-tc6rz 2 ай бұрын

Right my dad would just hand me a rod and point where to cast

@chrismumford7628 Жыл бұрын

No filler. All helpful. Thank you for this video.

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

That's my style. I'm glad you enjoyed it - thanks for the comment.

@Joyboyx07 4 ай бұрын

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.

@FishingwithNat 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment. Sorry to hear about your accident!

@dionjhowze2885 3 ай бұрын

damn what happened

@xifakex Жыл бұрын

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!

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

Wonderful. I really appreciate the feedback. I put a lot of work into my videos and it's nice to hear these comments.

@onefsbyrg 5 сағат бұрын

Thank you. Great video. I am watching multiple times.

@TheJacobshapiro Жыл бұрын

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.

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

Thank you. That was exactly the goal.

@amp2193 Жыл бұрын

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.

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

@@amp2193 Are you still lost after watching this video? I'm happy to answer questions.

@scottcleland9163 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing that happy girl, a good reminder to keep fishing fun

@FishingwithNat 8 ай бұрын

I agree!

@a.m.theshinyjohtohunter4287 Жыл бұрын

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! ♥🎣

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Thank you for the comment - I appreciate it.

@pauls2731 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Excellent video!

@zacharydalton8132 5 ай бұрын

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.

@FishingwithNat 5 ай бұрын

Perfect - I'm glad it was useful to you. Good luck!

@limjahey3119 Ай бұрын

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

@FishingwithNat Ай бұрын

Those will work too

@JayZoop 13 күн бұрын

Thank you. I was also looking for what I need if I catch a fish.

@FishingwithNat 12 күн бұрын

I would recommend a needlenose pliers. You don't necessarily need a net. If you're catching really small bluegills or other panfish, a hemostat/forceps will come in handy for those fish where your needlenose pliers doesn't fit into the fish's mouth.

@willcrockett6707 10 ай бұрын

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.

@FishingwithNat 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the video and found it helpful!

@ZoTime747 8 ай бұрын

Jesus Christ where has this guy been! Very informative straight to the point Guides Love It!🐟🐟🐟🐠🐠🐠

@FishingwithNat 8 ай бұрын

Thanks - glad you enjoyed the video!

@officialshadetreeamerica Жыл бұрын

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.

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.

@DOSHIELD Жыл бұрын

Good video for beginners, and good reminders for others (especially if you want to teach beginners).

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment.

@erinwilson6126 Ай бұрын

Thanks. For your service friend. Teaching myself

@FishingwithNat Ай бұрын

Glad to help. Good luck!

@nowayout20042003 2 ай бұрын

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.

@FishingwithNat 2 ай бұрын

Awesome. What did you catch?

@GeorgeZimmermen Ай бұрын

Did you was died?

@phil-5581 Жыл бұрын

THank you Fishing with Nat, very cool!

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@gregory3108 Жыл бұрын

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 👌

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

I hope this was a helpful video

@bryanm7133 Ай бұрын

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 😅☺️

@FishingwithNat Ай бұрын

Great - glad I could help. Good luck!

@jake9705 Жыл бұрын

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.

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@officialshadetreeamerica Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion👍

@davidwilliams1805 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@winner33660 Жыл бұрын

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

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

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.

@commietrucker4664 Жыл бұрын

This was incredibly informative and concise. Thanks!

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

Wonderful - I'm glad you enjoyed it. I try to keep my videos quick and dense on information.

@commietrucker4664 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

@@commietrucker4664 Awesome. That's great to hear. Thanks for the feedback and good luck!

@domdombjj 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, instant abo.

@FishingwithNat 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. Good luck fishing!

@amp2193 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video.

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@ReelBasileno Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, Im planning to gear up to start a new hobby.

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

Cool. I'm glad you found it useful!

@lashazachariah5495 Жыл бұрын

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.

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Are the bamboo rods cane poles or do they have reels attached? Thanks for the comment.

@lashazachariah5495 Жыл бұрын

@@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!

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@lashazachariah5495 Жыл бұрын

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.

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

@@lashazachariah5495 OK cool. Sounds like a plan!

@user-do6ti8fm6f Жыл бұрын

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.

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

Cool. Nice and simple!

@Hawk74 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the support!

@chrischrist7982 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the nice feedback.

@leticiavalencia8338 Жыл бұрын

This video definitely helped me beginner here dont know what im doing but i want to get something 😂

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

Thanks - great to hear!

@kamarte Жыл бұрын

Short and nice introductory!

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@TwoManyHours Ай бұрын

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

@FishingwithNat Ай бұрын

I think a medium-light spinning rod with a $50-70 reel and some 8lb line is great for just about anyone.

@TwoManyHours Ай бұрын

@@FishingwithNat thanks so much

@josephlau8476 2 ай бұрын

I like fishing very much.

@FishingwithNat 2 ай бұрын

Me too :)

@miiggy577 5 ай бұрын

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.

@FishingwithNat 5 ай бұрын

Thanks - good luck fishing!

@GabrielRodriguez-um8fi Жыл бұрын

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.

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

Cool - glad to hear that! Thanks for the comment.

@GabrielRodriguez-um8fi Жыл бұрын

@@FishingwithNat you bet! What brand of the medium light rod do recommend?

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@emanz805 12 күн бұрын

My first fishing rod is a eagle claw pack it it's a good fishing rod for backpacking and camping but i might get a better fishing rod

@FishingwithNat 11 күн бұрын

Cool - good luck!

@SirLoboBellaco 3 ай бұрын

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

@FishingwithNat 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching - check out our Learn How to Fish playlist for dozens of videos like this one. kzfaq.info/sun/PLcXAWxBLRzoLwZtDQEhuaHby0yQM_wHhU

@TheSmitty665 4 ай бұрын

just go with me and teach me everything my dad should have! lol

@FishingwithNat 4 ай бұрын

Check out our Learn How to Fish playlist that covers pretty much everything you need to know. kzfaq.info/sun/PLcXAWxBLRzoLwZtDQEhuaHby0yQM_wHhU

@gregory3108 Жыл бұрын

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👍

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

Definitely

@ceramicatdesigns7844 10 ай бұрын

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.

@FishingwithNat 10 ай бұрын

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!

@JustADashcamDriveWithMe 4 күн бұрын

Have you figured it out since posting this?

@jru20 11 ай бұрын

What you listed on your description is all I will need for my new fishing journey right?

@FishingwithNat 11 ай бұрын

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.

@bojan7764 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for all your videos sir! Question - can you recommend a rod and reel that can be used both in freshwater and saltwater?

@FishingwithNat 5 ай бұрын

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.

@jake9705 Жыл бұрын

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 😂

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

Thanks - I appreciate the comment. :)

@rasanchez57 9 ай бұрын

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

@FishingwithNat 9 ай бұрын

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 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aZqcjaxh3dqymWg.html

@libraryofpangea7018 Жыл бұрын

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.

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

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.

@MyArmourIzContempt 2 күн бұрын

👍

@FishingwithNat 8 сағат бұрын

Thanks

@geoffreyvasquez1 Жыл бұрын

Could you post an Amazon link(s) that you would recommend that would work best for beginner. Would love to support

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

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

@nawksybawks 3 ай бұрын

What would be your go-to lure to use for largemouth bass on a spring afternoon, fishing at a lake from shore?

@FishingwithNat 3 ай бұрын

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.

@nawksybawks 3 ай бұрын

@@FishingwithNat Thank you! 😊

@FishingwithNat 3 ай бұрын

@@nawksybawks Happy to help. Good luck!

@doganfealcen737 4 ай бұрын

Guys do you think that Rapala floating lures are good ?

@FishingwithNat 4 ай бұрын

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.

@FishingwithNat 4 ай бұрын

Check out our How Crankbaits Work video - it features a lot of Rapala baits but also Berkley lures and others. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h5anndKQtZm-oYE.html

@eternal3093 Жыл бұрын

What size spinner bait should I get?

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

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.

@eternal3093 Жыл бұрын

@@FishingwithNat thanks, your video helped alot

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

@@eternal3093 Wonderful!

@51249ca Жыл бұрын

Barbed hooks...hmm...they were banned where I live like 35 years ago.

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

They are legal here but I often crush my barbs if I'm not keeping any fish that day.

@bottoms_up2175 Жыл бұрын

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.

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@darrellmonks Жыл бұрын

Too complicated. Accidentally got a chainsaw lisence.

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

😄

@i1bike Жыл бұрын

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

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

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.

@i1bike Жыл бұрын

@@FishingwithNat What about co-polymer ? Basically mono, covered by fluoro. Stretching and invisibility

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@i1bike Жыл бұрын

@@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 ?

@FishingwithNat Жыл бұрын

@@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.