Fishing is so relaxing, yet at a moment's notice can get your heart pumping and adrenaline running. It draws people in, and it's really no wonder. There's nothing quite like spending a day on the water and hauling in some fish.

Because the experience is such unique blend of relaxation and excitement, people quickly become diehard fishermen. They'll collect large amounts of tackle, any number of rods, fishing sunglasses; you name it and they'll buy it. But one thing that most people could use that for some reason gets overlooked?

Personalized fishing gear. Custom gear not only looks great but also provides extra functionality that store-bought gear can't match. Let's take a look at the 8 reasons you need personalized fishing gear.

Catch More Fish

Our first reason is actually five rolled into one, and it's really simple. Custom fishing gear helps you catch more fish. The ability to customize your gear gives you a leg up over the commercial fishing gear available to everyone else.

From tackle to rigging, personalized fishing gear lets you choose your own setup for any situation. After all, no one knows your secret spots better than you. Create your own gear and get what works best for your local water.

Tackle

Tackle, lures, whatever you want to call them; everyone has their favorites. Fishermen spend years collecting the best lures for their waterways. Though while collecting is fun, it also takes time. Custom lures let you combine your favorite tackle into the ultimate fish catching gear.

Personalized lures come in all shapes and sizes. You can make your own spinners, jigs, crankbaits, and more. Each colored and tailored to your specific designs. Try mimicking the best parts of your favorite lures to design your perfect tackle.

Rods

Like lures, rods are essential to the fishing experience. Ask anyone who's gone out with the wrong rod; it'll kill your entire day. Too much rod and you'll lose feel and nuance, too little rod and you'll lack casting distance and the ability to fight larger fish.

Custom rods let you choose your own personal action, weight, length, color, grip, eye size, and more. Each component affects how the rod feels in your hand, how it casts, and how it battles fish.

Rods personalized to your specific style help you more comfortable land fish.

Reels

Reels are much like rods in terms of their effect on how comfortable you feel on the water. While you're probably aware of the two basic types of reels (open and closed), there's much more to a good reel than meets the eye.

Bearings, drags, and reel ratio all make a difference in how your reel performs on the water. What's more, combining your custom rod with your custom reel makes for the ultimate in personalized fishing gear.

Rigging

Rigging up takes time and patience. There's split-shots to add, sinkers to worry about, bobbers on the line, leaders, swivels, etc. And they don't always play nicely together. Sometimes you don't have the equipment to make the setup you'd like.

Custom rigging components let you rig your line for the optimal experience on your home waters. Pair them with your custom rod, reel, and lures, and you're well on your way to a boat full of keepers.

Style

Let's step away from the rod and reel and into some clothing. Fishing gear is a dime a dozen, and it's hard to find the diamonds in the rough. Big box stores carry the mass market clothes and sunglasses that you always see on the water.

But what if you want to stand out? Look good play good, as they say in sports. Personalized fishing gear and clothes are the way to make it happen. Everything from custom glasses to personalized waders can keep you looking sharp on the water.

Durable

Those big box stores we just mentioned? They're great for buying in bulk or for those looking at low prices. But you get what you pay for. Rods break, reels wear down, and clothes fray. The durability just isn't important.

Though with personalized fishing gear this isn't an issue. Personalized gear comes from outfitters who take fishing seriously. Everything from the rods to the sunglasses is high quality.

Dedication

Your dedication to fishing comes from the heart. It's not a job, but rather something to relax you away into the moment a fish bites. There's nothing like it, and many daydream away the hours at work thinking about the next big catch.

So why not celebrate your love for fishing with custom fishing nicknacks. We're talking coffee cups, shoe mats, t-shirts. You name it and it's possible. The point being, you can always stay reminded of the water, no matter where you are or what you're doing.

Buy Your Own Personalized Fishing Gear

Have the itch to get out on the water yet? Us too. Just writing this article had us ready to ditch the office and hit the water. The fishing bug bit us bad today. In fact, in about 100 more words, we think we'll do just that.

We're gearing up to grab our own custom gear and hit the water as soon as possible. In fact, we've even started up our own little custom gear operation. Our custom lures are the key to successful walleye fishing.

The thing about walleye is that they're picky. That's why our business started in the first place. Walleye don't bite just any lure. And if your lure can catch walleye, it can catch anything. Most fish aren't so judgmental about their food.

We also offer individual parts that let you take our style and add your own special flair. So if you're in the market for custom fishing gear, get in contact with us. We specialize in custom fishing lures that'll help reel in the keepers.

Let us help you land that big one today!