light tackle
Ultralight angling gear
Light tackle refers to fishing equipment designed for smaller species and lighter line—typically rods, reels, and line rated for fish under about 20 pounds.
The term distinguishes this gear from heavy tackle used for big-game fishing.
We switched to light tackle for the inshore trip.
Light tackle fishing emphasizes sport and skill, as landing larger fish on lighter gear requires more finesse.
- panfishSmall fryable freshwater catch
- small fishDiminutive aquatic creature
- rodThin rigid stick
- spinning rodFishing pole with hanging reel
- troutFreshwater game fish
line · ultralight · hook · soft plastics · spinning · crappie · bobber · perch · reel · lure · bluegill · live bait · pond fishing · sport fishing · catch and release · casting · finesse · bait
target species size
light tacklebig game fishing
Pursuing large ocean fish
offshore fishing · marlin fishing · trophy fishing · deep sea fishing