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Water & Fishing Guides

Buying checklists, setup steps and care routines for water & fishing, from the Kesslund team.

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Fishing gear and equipment laid out on a lake dock at sunrise: rod, tackle boxes and packFishing GearFishing Gear and Equipment Checklist for Your First SeasonA first season needs a matched rod and reel, line, basic tackle, pliers, a license and a way to carry it. Here is what to buy now, what to add soon and what can wait.Wes Tanner · October 17, 2026 · 8 min read
Family pulling a loaded wagon on the beach access path toward the sandBeach & CoolersWagon on the Beach: Wheels, Load and Sand Tips That WorkA wagon on the beach works when the wheels are wide and low-pressure and the load is packed low and balanced. Here is how to compare wheels, size the load and pack the cargo.Wes Tanner · October 16, 2026 · 6 min readAngler fish finder fishing from a small boat at sunrise, screen on the seatFishing GearFish Finder Fishing: How to Read Sonar and Locate FishRead the bottom first, then the arches. This guide covers transducer setup, depth, bottom type, sonar types and fish arches so you can choose where to drop your line.Wes Tanner · October 15, 2026 · 9 min readTwo of the main fishing reel types, spinning and baitcasting, on rods resting on a lake dockFishing GearFishing Reel Types: Spinning vs Baitcasting vs SpincastSpinning, baitcasting and spincast reels each suit a different skill level, line weight and target fish. Use this guide to match one to your water, then pick a spinning reel size.Wes Tanner · October 14, 2026 · 8 min read