There are some basic requirements that every angler will need and these are kept in a handy little box commonly called a tackle box. A tackle box has various sized compartments to fit this gear into, so it's important to use the type of box especially made for the kind of fishing you intend to do. Otherwise there may be no place for important items and so there will be the risk of losing them or having to untangle from other equipment while that big one gets away. 

So what do you need to put in your tackle box? Hooks are one of the most important items. You will need hooks of various shapes and sizes, even if you only plan to fish at one place. Sometimes success lies in the size of your hook, so you'll need several different sizes, and several of each size. Lures are another important aspect of fishing. You may not always use live bait, so a few good lures are the thing to attract fish to your hook.

Sinkers are also essential. Without the sinker, your hook will float on top of the water and be blown about by the wind. Sinkers are made of lead and are clamped around the line with a pair of pliers, so you'll need those, too, unless you have strong teeth. You'll need an extra large supply of sinkers, as they are often lost when the line breaks. Of course to counteract the weight of the sinker you'll need a float. This will allow the sinker to go so far down, but no further. It's bobbing action will enable you to see when a fish is nosing at your bait and when it disappears completely, you'll know to start hauling it in.

Don't let's forget the swivel. This important piece of gear will stop your line from getting tangled and snapping when your fish tries to outmaneuver you. It is tied between the hook and the sinker, as most anglers know. One exception to this rule is if you are bottom fishing. Reversing the order will allow you to feel the tug of the fish on the line instead of the weight of the sinker.

Spray-on attractant and hook removers are two other must-haves, while no good angler can go without a knife. Special fishing knives have one side suited to scaling the fish while the other side is for gutting it. Add to these items a small hook-scale so you can weigh that big fish with. How can you boast about the fish you caught unless you know what it weighed?