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• Part 2 of 4: Stretch the line
• Part 3 of 4: Choose the bait
• Part 4 of 4: Tie the bait to the line
• Tips
• Warnings

1 Determine the type of rod construction. A fishing rod can have a complex design. For example, a collapsible fishing rod consists of two or more parts (tubes) that are screwed into each other, forming joints. Before you start equipping the rod, read the names of its parts.

• The handle is the part where you hold the rod.
• The butt is the thickest part of the rod that is closest to the handle. The tip is the most flexible part of the rod from the end of the rod opposite from the butt.
• There are rings on the rod, into which the fishing line is threaded.

2 Remove any dirt from the rod. Wipe down the rod parts with a rag to remove dirt and dust. If necessary, clean the inside of the tubes with a cotton swab. Keeping your rod clean will increase its lifespan. Dirt can scratch and destroy connections between parts.

3 Collect all the pieces together. Assemble the rod from the tubes on a flat surface. Take a wide tube and screw the narrower tube into it. Make sure the connections are secure.

• If you are unable to connect any parts of the rod, stop assembling and read the instructions carefully. Perhaps you just did not figure out how this or that part is attached. Be sure to find out how the fasteners work to avoid accidentally breaking your rod.
• In most cases, the tubes are screwed into each other. Take a wide tube and screw a narrower diameter tube into it.

4 Install the coil. There should be a reel seat at the bottom of the rod. Install the coil in it. Then, from the butt side, place a threaded ring onto the base of the spool and tighten.

• Do not tighten the ring too tight. If you strip the threads, you will not be able to use the rod.
• Remember to twist to the right and unscrew to the left. In other words, if you twist the threaded connection clockwise, you will tighten it, and if counterclockwise, on the contrary, unscrew it.

Part 2 of 4: Stretch the line

1. 1 Fold out the bail of the line tree and pull on the line. The bail of the line guide is a thin metal piece located on the reel. It is thrown from one side of the coil to the other. By swinging back the bow, you can pull on the end of the line and start unwinding it.
   • Be careful. If the bow does not fold back, you may be pushing in the wrong direction. Never try to forcibly flip the coil if it does not give way.
   • Make sure that the spool of the spool rotates in the same direction that you twist the spool. Otherwise, the line will become tangled and knots will form. To make the spool and spool rotate in the same direction, simply turn the spool over.
2. 2 Pull the line through the rings. Most rods have 4-5 rings. Start threading the line from the ring closest to the reel and go to the farthest.
3. 3 Close the bail of the line tree. To do this, just throw it back. Pull the line slightly to make sure the bow is closed. The line should not succumb to your effort.
   • Check the unwinding direction again by winding some line around the spool. If it turns out that the spool and spool rotate in opposite directions, you will need to re-stretch the line, setting the correct direction of rotation of the spool.

Part 3 of 4: Choose the bait

1. 1 Decide on the color of the bait. The color of the bait should be selected according to the weather conditions. Use a silver lure on sunny days. Due to its silvery color, the bait will shine brightly in the light, thereby attracting fish. If the weather is cloudy, use gilded bait. Gold has strong reflective properties, which helps to lure fish even in cloudy conditions.
2. 2 Choose the type of bait. The choice of the type of bait depends on what kind of fish you want to catch and in which body of water you are going to fish. If you plan to fish in freshwater, use a jig head. This type of bait is a hook sinker masked by feathers. If you want to catch big fish, use a spoon bait. When moving in water, it sways from side to side, imitating the movements of a small fish, which attracts the attention of a large predator.
   • If you want a lure for all occasions, use a spinner. This bait looks like a metal plate. When moving in water, it rotates quickly, which immediately attracts the attention of predatory fish. It should be used in places that are not very cool.
3. 3 Consider the clarity of the water. If the water is muddy or muddy, use a lure that spins at high speed, such as a spinner or spinner. Such a bait creates vibrations in the water, so even if the fish does not see it, it will feel it. If the water is clear, the fast spinning bait can scare the fish away.

Part 4 of 4: Tie the bait to the line

1. 1 Thread the line through the bait ring. Then stretch the end of the line a little and leave about 20 cm of line from that end.
   • The line is barely visible to the eye, so it is a good idea to practice tying knots on a string or string first.
2. 2 Wrap the line around yourself. With the bait on the table, pull the end of the line towards the rest of the line and wrap it around itself without pulling it too tight. Make about five loops.
3. 3 Thread the end of the line through the ring again. Take the end of the line and thread it through the ring on the bait. Then thread it through the first large loop that holds the line. After threading the end of the line through the loop, slide it under the line.
4. 4 Secure the knot. Take the end of the line in one hand and the rest of the line in the other. Pull lightly on both ends, making a knot where the line winds around the bait. To tighten the knot as tight as possible, use your fingernails to tighten the knot on the ringlet. Tighten the knot firmly and cut the end of the line.
   • To wind the line neatly, it is better to moisten it. First, moisten your fingers with saliva, and then lubricate the fishing line with them.

Tips

• Read the information on how to catch the fish you want to catch. Some types of fish are only caught with certain types of bait.
• Choose a fishing rod and line of appropriate strength. Knowing the size and weight of the fish will help you determine what design your rod should have.
• When collecting your gear, do not forget to bring your nail clippers. In some situations, they are more convenient to use than a knife.

Warnings

• Do not skip the rings when threading the line. If you miss even one ring, you risk breaking the rod while playing fish.
• Be careful when untangling knots on the line. If the line is tangled, it is better to cut it and stretch it again. When unraveling the line, stretch it carefully, being careful not to bend the rod.