Elements and Performance Criteria
- Select tackle outfit.
- Select and rig terminal tackle
- Select terminal tackle according to type of fishing, location, habitat and target fish species.
- Select the size and style of hook according to target fish species.
- Select sinkers of a size appropriate to type of fishing and currents in waters to be fished.
- Select and prepare trace or leader, and swivels, as required.
- Prepare and rig all terminal tackle using methods and equipment to suit tackle characteristics.
- Tie knots according to selected terminal tackle and mode of fishing.
- Select other fishing accessories to maximise catch.
- Balance outfit.
- Match rod, reel and terminal tackle to optimise balance.
- Match line class to rod and reel accounting for line application requirements and breaking strain.
- Balance rod to reel, and balance line and terminal tackle.
- Select rod suitable to type of fishing, location, habitat and target fish species.
- Select reel according to the rod, line and type of fishing.
- Select class of line according to the rod, reel and type of fishing.
- Check regulations applicable to the location for restrictions on tackle outfits.