Determining the type of fishing equipment you might need is the first step to successful fishing. Fresh water equipment differs from the gear needed for salt water fishing. Once the type of fishing is determined then the right lures, rods and bait can be selected. The right fishing tools, including pliers and scales are a must for the tackle box. If fishing in saltwater, a heavier line is needed and it should be made of quality monofilament. If fishing in fresh water, a thinner, lighter monofilament line is required.
      Proper fishing wear is also a must. Fishing in some areas can be extreme in terms of weather and appropriate apparel will get the fisherman through unscathed. The fisherman should be prepared with boots, surf tops, t-shirts, gloves, hats, sweatshirts, jackets, proper pants, waders and other foul weather clothing. Another handy item to carry is the fishing tackle waist belt. This tackle waist belt is made to carry all the required fishing gear in a single bag. It has handy pouches to carry hooks, lures, monofilament lines and tools.
      An important addition to the tackle box is the "leader" for deep sea fishing. It is an attachment that is placed on the fishing line just before the bait. It prevents fish with sharp teeth from biting through the line and escaping. There are three types of leaders that are available. They are the monofilament, fluorocarbon and steel. Fluorocarbon leaders have the advantage of being transparent. The steel leaders are best used in waters where there are sharp tooth fish such as barracuda and bluefish. There is a sundry of other available fishing gear that can make for a great fishing trip.