RVs and Boats For Less is your Gem State fishing boat dealer, located in Chubbuck and serving Pocatello and Idaho Falls. We’ve gathered up some of the top items you need to stash in your tackle box before you take your fishing boat out on your next trip.
1. Lures, Bobbers & Sinkers
These essentials are staples of every tackle box. You need an assortment of each type if you’re new to fishing.
- Lures: Look for top-water, spinner, spoon and minnow imitation styles so you can attract different types of fish.
- Bobbers: You can use a cork with a stick poked through it in a pinch, but there are slip bobbers and, of course, the traditional red-and-white orbs that you’ve undoubtedly seen bobbing in the water.
- Sinkers: These heavy little weights pull your line and hook down to where they need to be in order to actually catch something. Originally made from lead, sinkers are now made from brass, steel or tungsten because these metals do not leach toxins into the water that can harm both people and fish.
2. Extra Hooks
You never know when you’ll need a different type of hook for a certain fish species. It’s a smart idea to carry lots of hooks with you, including J hooks and French hooks, in many sizes, so that way, you’re always prepared to swap hooks as needed.
3. More Line
Your fishing line can always become tangled around a log underwater or snapped by a feisty fish. That’s why it’s important to keep more line in your tackle box so you can get back to fishing quickly. Thin and clear line is good for calm waterways, while thick and heavy line is best for the open ocean or choppier waters.
4. Some Tools
There are a couple of tools that will really be helpful to you on your fishing trip and they store really easily in your tackle box because of their small size. These include:
- Needle-nosed pliers for pulling hooks out of fish, splinters out of skin or bending wires.
- Nail clippers for cutting your line quickly.
- Small knife for gutting your fish or addressing other issues.
- First-aid kit with bandages and antibacterial ointments to address minor injuries.
When you’re ready to buy a new boat, come see us at our Chubbuck, ID, dealership location to view our inventory of new and used fishing boats for sale. Seeking parts or accessories for your fishing boat? We’ve also got your covered. Browse our website to check out our stock and get in touch if you can’t find what you’re looking for. RVs and Boats For Less welcomes all of our Idaho customers coming from Pocatello and Idaho Falls.
