Monday, 19 November 2012

Big Game Fishing Tackle Will Help You Land The Big Ones

By Edwina Heuser


Big game fishing is a popular form of recreational fishing that targets large fish noted for their sporting qualities in terms of fighting spirit, strength and endurance. Their natural habitat is offshore in the open ocean. Popular targets include tuna and marlin. These species have individual specimens that weigh several hundred pounds. The sport requires special boating equipment and tackle that can withstand the extraordinary forces generated by these fish. Big game fishing tackle is purpose-designed for the sport.

The sport was founded in 1898 by an American marine biologist named Charles Frederick Holder. He published extensively on the subject including many scientific and popular articles as well as several books. His works and the invention of motor-powered boats did much to popularize the sport. Enthusiasts quickly learned that battling through long, tiring sessions to land larger fish was healthy, rewarding and exciting.

Purpose-built boats soon began to appear during the early 1900s. Modern versions have high bridge decks to better spot schools of fish. They also have deep cockpits, multiple, long holders for rod storage and strongly bolted seats at the rear of the boat in which the fisher-person can be strapped-in securely with a chest harness.

Rod designs include composites as well as fully rollered units. The twin objectives are always superior strength with lighter weight. On the rod, special attention is given to the reel seat, guide and the butt grip. There are many equipment manufacturers and an even greater number of models for each line of product.

Most big fish reels are known as a lever drag reel since its drag is controlled by a lever. If this lever is loosened or backed-off, the reel is placed in free spool allowing the angler to position behind the boat. Once the angler is ready to begin working the fish, the lever can be positioned into what is known as the strike zone which the lever will stop at as there is a spring loaded button at this point.

There are many tackle suppliers and even more product models. Shimano, Daiwa and Sambo are recognized around the globe as leading producers. Anglers have a wide range of choice.

Rods names often include a number that indicates the reel size or line class it can accommodate, with reels generally being able to hold 1,000 meters of their line class. For example, a Tiagra 12 rod made by Shimano can hold 1,000 meters of 12 pound (6 kilogram) line.

Blue ocean fishing targets strong, large heavy fish. It needs tough gear and equipment. Big game fishing tackle is designed and manufactured for the job. It will help you land the big ones.




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