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Jomers Tackle & Travels is an independent blog about fishing tackle, fishing around the world and the video games that bring angling to the screen.

Game-style angler in a boat reeling in a fish on a misty lake at dawn Basics3 min read Fishing games for beginners New to fishing video games? Learn how casting, hooking, reeling and progression usually work, and how to enjoy your first sessions on virtual water. Read more Fishing rods with different reels on a wooden rack in a game-style shed Basics3 min read Rods and reels explained A plain-language guide to fishing rods and reels: length, power, action, spinning and baitcasting reels, and how to choose a balanced first setup. Read more Game-style angler arranging fishing gear on a boathouse workbench Guides3 min read Building a balanced tackle setup in fishing games Learn how to combine rods, reels, lines and lures in fishing video games so your gear works together and lost fish become less frequent. Read more Top-down game-style view of a river with bends, pools, riffles and fallen trees Tips3 min read Reading the water Learn how structure, depth, current, temperature and light affect where fish hold, with tips that apply to real lakes, rivers and fishing games. Read more Game-style panorama of mountain stream, forest lake and tropical shore Travel3 min read Fishing around the world An overview of the kinds of fishing waters anglers travel to around the world, from mountain streams to tropical flats, and what each one asks of you. Read more Game-style angler planning a trip over a map on a wooden table Guides3 min read Planning a fishing trip abroad A step-by-step checklist for planning a fishing trip abroad, covering research, permits, tackle, packing, safety and respect for local waters. Read more Colorful game-style fishing lures in clear shallow water Tips3 min read Lures vs bait Understand the difference between natural bait and artificial lures, the main lure types and how to choose what to use in real fishing and fishing games. Read more Game-style lake shown in daytime and at night from the same dock Opinion3 min read What fishing games get right and wrong An opinion piece on how fishing video games compare with real angling: what they capture well, what they simplify and how each can enrich the other. Read more Basics3 min read Catch and release habits Practical catch and release habits for handling fish with care, from preparation to release, plus how these ideas appear in fishing video games. Read more