Fishing & Hunting Equipment
- Over the years, technology has produced advanced fishing and hunting equipment made of lighter, stronger materials. For example, early fishing poles were made from bamboo and did not provide the same level of flexibility and durability as the lightweight fiberglass rods found today. Another example are tree stands. Early tree stands could weigh more than 20 pounds, while today's lightweight aluminum stands can weigh less than 10 pounds.
- Hunting and fishing equipment is designed to improve performance by providing durability and comfort in a variety of conditions. Fishing equipment, for example, is designed to function in marine conditions under direct sunlight. Sun-proof technology is often incorporated into fishing shirts to protect the wearer from too much exposure to the sun during long days on the water. Hunting conditions can expose a hunter to extreme weather, rain, snow and wind. Hunting gear is designed to work in freezing temperatures and thunderstorms.
- Common pieces of fishing equipment include rods, reels, bait and tackle boxes. Combining the rod, reel and bait is essential to catch a fish, while the tackle box is used to organize different styles of bait.
- Like fishing equipment, hunters can choose from several different types of hunting equipment. Weapon choices include rifles, pistols, muzzleloaders, shotguns, compound bows, recurve bows or crossbows. After selecting a weapon, hunters choose their ammunition. Clothing is designed using camouflage to conceal hunters so they are not detected by approaching game.
- Accessories are designed to complement essential pieces of equipment making the equipment more efficient and easier to use. Fishing equipment accessories include depth finders, boats, landing nets, down-riggers, weights, fish attractants, filet knives and pliers. Accessories for hunting equipment include decoys, multi-tools, knives, butchering tools, gun-cleaning components and ground blinds.