A tackle backpack is extremely convenient for those cool hiking and backpacking adventures. They provide the accessebility for the free use of your hands and the ease of manueverability while trekking into the wilderness, rather than struggling to carry your freshwater fishing gear in your hands as you stumble along.
Besides getting the opportunity to explore the great outdoors and taking in the sweet fresh air, you may get the chance to embark on some untouched territory. The great thing about a nice hike off of the beaten path is that there would be very little to no fishing pressure at all, meaning that you'll have greater opportunities for catching fish.
Tackle packs are great for anglers on the go. You'll be able to pack all the neccessary fishing equipment while heading to that secluded fishing spot along the river, a stream or to a distant pond.
What should you pack? You should want to keep your load as light as possible. Pack only the most important equipment. Keep it simple and stick with the basics.
Include just a few basic lures. Bring your favorites and your go-to baits. Know what you will be fishing for and match the hatch. Also bring a few hooks and a couple floats for some live bait fishing.
Take a nice light travel rod. Travel fishing rods usually come in 3 to 4 sections with a light protective carrying case that you can put inside or attach to your tackle backpack. I recommend to stay away from telescopic rods because most of them seem to have poor action when fighting fish.
You can put your reel in a case too. I would prefer a cloth style case, or simply wrap it in a hand towel and place it in your pack. The cloth is light and will leave more room for other things.
And of course, you can pack other essentials like drinking water, snacks, compass, map, extra clothing, and anything else that you would need for your freshwater fishing backpacking trip.
