There are more than 30 different tackle companys producing just the main items of fishing tackle. Lots and lots of other smaller companys producing other items of fishing tackle that you might eventually want to use. Most of these companys produce quality tackle.
A lot depends on how much you are prepared to pay for each item of tackle and what suits your needs.
The best way to get started is to go and have a talk with your local tackle shop and explain what your after and how much your prepared to pay. Having an idea of the types of venues your going to fish will help in getting you started.
Unless you have loads of money to spend in one big hit. Its going to be a case of getting one or two of the bigger items to get you started. Once you have your rod and reel. Dont forget the cost of line, a few floats, a few packets of hooks a selection of weights and a disgorger as part of your basic first kit to get you fishing. Thats going to set you back another £30+.
A landing net is a must to start with and a box or seat is very useful. You can get a basic box for under £50. However, you can pay more than £2,000 for the top of the range boxes with all the attachments. You should be able to get a basic landing net for under £20. However, you can pay almost £200 for the best. It really is a case of what you can afford and what your prepared to use to get you started and catching a few fish. Its then a case of adding the likes of keep nets, a pole and other items of tackle at a later date.
Hope this helps.
Good luck and have fun.
TF_parge1.
