In Preperation for Tomorrow Morning's Fishing Trip

 

The odd burst of inspiration always comes at the most random times. While I was sitting around watching Youtube, the thought crossed my mind that I have been overcomplicating my approach to fishing lately, making trips out a hassle at times trying to decide which rod or rods to bring. If I wanted to make it a heavy, bottom fishing trip or an ultralight topwater deal. And I get it, for some people, carrying a bunch of rod/reel combos with them out on every trip is part of the experience


But that's not for me. I like the idea of having a good mid-range combo that can tackle most situations, so I started looking at my medium-light loadout again and decided I'd refocus my efforts on just the one rod/reel. 

Thus with that in mind, I set out for Wal-Mart one Sunday evening.

Before I left the house, I did a quick inventory check for what I already had. I was good on string, sinkers, hooks, and plastic lures. I also made note of the lure weight range on my pole, equipped with its 10lb test.
With that all in mind, I headed inside.

So Wal-Mart definitely is not the best place to shop for fishing gear, but Dunham's was about to close, and plus the local store is REALLY bad about keeping shelves stocked, so I had to make do with Wal-Mart.

With some refocusing must also come new storage. I've had my eye on one of these sort of tackle sleaves for some time now, and since I had some expendable cash for the first time in months, I took the plunge.

Pictured below was my haul:

Everything fits o nicely inside, all organized and looking pretty-like. =)

And now, the gear preview!

I'm a Spincast purist. I find their ease of use still so compelling to this day, and with proper TLC before and after each trip, they last. 

The Zebco Omega Pro was a gift to myself last year for my birthday and it has treated me well ever since, even if it wasn't quite sure what it was intended for. 
Now though, it has a clear role.

The 5'6" Rhino Tough Medium-Light pole was something I bought after the new year to pair with the Omega Pro. It's a beast of a rod and feels great in the hand.

"That's not a noife"
A birthday gift from my brother. It's a beautiful little piece that looks and feels more like a dagger than a knife.

Finally, my rucksack! A gift from my parents for my birthday last year, obtaining a rucksack was something I had always wanted to do ever since I was a kid, Mostly due in part to the farmers in the Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons games all having them.