| When it comes to flats fishing, an angler is going to | | | | reel, and artificial or live tackle. |
| want to have the very best flats fishing equipment. | | | | When it comes to your flats fishing rod, you have |
| Choosing the right equipment can make the difference | | | | several options available to you. Some anglers enjoy |
| between a successful fishing outing and a day spent | | | | fiberglass rods, but many anglers are relying on the |
| wetting the fishing line. Having the right boat, rod, reel, | | | | latest, lightweight graphite flats fishing rods. Graphite |
| and tackle are the ingredients for having a fantastic | | | | flats fishing rods are heralded for their incredible |
| time flats fishing! | | | | sensitivity and quick action. Meanwhile, the reel should |
| First, in order to truly enjoy flats fishing, an angler is | | | | have a metal frame, and a reel that has instant |
| going to need a quality boat in order to get to the best | | | | anti-reverse is also recommended. There are several |
| flats fishing spots. Some anglers rely on canoes or | | | | options available to the angler in terms of reel type: |
| skiffs, while others rely on powerboats. There are | | | | many anglers choose to have more than one reel |
| certain benefits an angler can derive from relying on a | | | | type at their disposal. An angler can choose between |
| paddle craft. The primary benefit is that an angler can | | | | bait casting reels and spinning reels, and each of the |
| use a paddle craft to launch from almost any point on | | | | reels has its own set of pros and cons. Since the |
| the shore, while those anglers with powerboats cannot. | | | | advantages associated with each type of reel vary, |
| If the angler does rely on a paddle craft, they should | | | | anglers will often interchange the use of spinning reels |
| also have on board special lighting (so they can be | | | | with bait reels and vice versa, to ensure they always |
| seen in the darkened early morning hours), as well as | | | | have the advantage while flats fishing. |
| a warning whistle. | | | | Along with a quality rod, reel, and tackle, there are a |
| If an angler doesn't have a boat, they can rely on a | | | | number of must haves that anglers should include on |
| private charter. Often times, relying on a private | | | | their flats fishing equipment list. Anglers should always |
| charter is better than going it alone when it comes to | | | | have sunscreen to prevent sunburn, sunglasses to |
| flats fishing; a private charter offers the angler a | | | | protect their eyes from harmful UV rays, a hat to |
| knowledgeable guide, one that is trained in safety and | | | | protect the head and scalp from the sun, and extra |
| also knows where the prime fishing spots are in the | | | | water for drinking. In addition, it is necessary to bring a |
| flats. A guide is also particularly beneficial to the | | | | safety vest or flotation device, and bringing along a |
| neophyte angler: a qualified guide will know precisely | | | | first aid kit is always an excellent idea. Finally, an angler |
| where to fish, the timing of the tides, and in some | | | | should never forget their fishing license! |
| cases, will include all of the equipment, including a rod, a | | | | |