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5 Upgrades You Should Make to Your Fishing Pole

Fishing poles are expensive, and if you want to go fishing, you must invest in a good one. Even if you don’t plan on going fishing, your fishing pole can be used for other purposes. If you are looking for a new fishing pole that will last longer than the ones currently available, then here are some upgrades that you should make to your fishing pole.

1- Upgrade the Reel

The reel is one of the essential parts of any fishing pole, and this is because it plays an important role in making sure that your catch is caught. You need to choose a reel with a strong frame, which means it will be able to withstand the force that comes from deploying or reeling in your line. Make sure that the reel is made out of good quality materials such as stainless steel, making it resistant to corrosion and rusting. The more durable the material used for making the reel, the more likely it is to last longer before needing replacement.

2- Add a Floater

A floater is another simple upgrade that makes fishing more enjoyable. Floaters are small weights that float on top of your sinker and prevent them from sinking too deep into the water. They also make it easier to see where your sinker is located in relation to the bottom of the lake or river bed.

3- Upgrade Your Line

You can do many things to make your fishing pole more effective, but some of the most important upgrades you should make are in the line itself. How many times have you gone fishing and had your line break? It happens to everyone, but there are a few things you can do to help prevent that from happening.

The first thing you should do is replace any old or damaged lines with new ones. If your line stretches too much or breaks too often, it’s probably time for an upgrade. You can get new fishing lines at almost any tackle store or online retailer, so it shouldn’t be hard to find one that works well for your specific needs.

Also, every angler should change over from braided lines to monofilament lines. Braided lines have been around since the dawn of fishing and are still used today because they’re relatively easy to use and require no maintenance. On the other hand, monofilament lines have become more popular because they’re stronger and easier to use than braided ones. They also don’t stretch as much as braided ones, so they won’t break as easily when under pressure from fish or other objects in the water (like trees).

4- Add a Reel Cover

A reel cover protects your reel from damage and dirt while also protecting it from being damaged by other objects such as rocks and tree branches that may come into contact with it while fishing in rough terrain or on rivers with strong currents.

5- Have Spare Spools and O-Rings for Your Reel’s Spooling System

These parts can wear down over time and need replacement if they become damaged or unusable due to wear and tear on the spooling system itself (which is most likely caused by improper maintenance).

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Alex is the co-author of 100 Greatest Plays, 100 Greatest Cricketers, 100 Greatest Films and 100 Greatest Moments. He has written for a wide variety of publications including The Observer, The Sunday Times, The Daily Mail, The Guardian and The Telegraph.

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