Fishing is the act of  catching fish. This fish catching may take place in saltwater i.e. Sea or fresh water, in Ice (Ice Fishing) or fly fishing. There are various ways  to catch fish i.e. through nets, traps, or fishing lines etc. Fish ing also includes catching of various other sea animals like shellfish, octopus, and squids etc. Fishing is a very old practice that is thought to 40,000 yrs old. Today, fishing is not only used for the provision of food but it has also become a recreational and professional sport.

Fishing Equipment:

Fishing equipment, which is also called fishing tackle, mainly includes, Rods, lines, reels, lures, nets, trawls, bait, hooks swiwels, sinkers etc. Apart form these tools which are used directly for fishing there are various other fishing aparrel used during fishing like special high boots, vest gear like pants, hats, sunglasses etc.

Fishing Supplies:

Fishing supplies include, various books, knives, bait storage boxes, weighing scales to weigh fish, boats and all the boating equipment, sharpeners for the hooks and knives, ice fishing equipment, Hand and Feet Warmers, Landing Nets and Lip Grips,  Pontoon Boats, Float Tubes and Accessories,  Tackle Storage , Wading Staffs

Famous Brands in the US: As fishing is a very famous sport in America, there are various manufacturers of fishing equipment.

1. Hodgman

Hodgman is one of the most popular and oldest names in wading industry. The company started in 1838 from Massachusetts. Hodgman today is excelling in manufacture and marketing of waterproof and foul weather gear used by fishermen. Famous products are waders and hip boots; wading shoes; wading jackets and vests; rainwear; pack boots and related accessorie

2. Berkley

Berkley’s products are made keeping in view the needs of fisherman; most of the products are made for anglers. The major products and advances have been made in fishing lines, soft baits, hard baits, fishing rods, and terminal tackle.

3. Okuma

The company started in 1987 as very humble. But today it is regarded as one of the best in the world. The founders of the company had great fishing experience which they used in this company The company produces almost all types of fishing tackle including rods, lines, and lures baits and various accessories as well.

4. FishFreakOnline.com West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

This is an online store which features rods, lures, bait and accessories.

5. Fishbelly Int'l Inc. New York, USA

This company is well known for its lures. These lures look much like real live bait.

6. Jerry's Flies Bridgeport, USA

Jerry’s Flies is an expert in lure, hackle jigs, streamers, bass propers etc. most of the equipment they give is for fresh water fishing.

7. Black Angel Jigs Grove, Oklahoma, USA

Black angel Jigs are very famous and well known for the quality. Their designs have an epoxy covering for better performance.

8. Steelshad. com Deland, USA

Steelshad Blade also specializes in lures used for schooling fish it is the most versatile fishing lure on the market.

 9. My Tube Baits Louisville, USA

Tube baits. These are very salty and have a smell of garlic. The prices are also competitive.