🎣 The 10 Most Commonly Lost Pieces of Fishing Gear (and How to Save Money Replacing Them)
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If you fish often, you know the pain: you finally get onto a good spot, the fish are biting, and suddenly… snap — another rig gone. Fishing is as much about losing gear as it is about catching fish. But replacing it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are the top 10 most commonly lost tackle items (and how to keep your wallet happy).
1. Jigs
Every reef angler knows the heartbreak of losing a jig to the bottom. They’re heavy, expensive, and essential.
👉 Pro Tip: Buy in bulk packs. You’ll pay half the price per jig compared to tackle shops.
2. Assist Hooks
Assist hooks get worn down, bent out, or lost with your jig. Without them, your lure is useless.
👉 Pro Tip: Always keep spares in your tackle box. Buying a 20–50 pack online is cheaper than buying them individually.
3. Leaders
Abrasion from rocks, coral, or fish teeth = constant retying. That means you’ll go through leader fast.
👉 Pro Tip: Don’t buy tiny 10m spools. Bulk 100m rolls give you way more value.
4. Sinkers
Bottom fishing? Expect to lose sinkers daily. They wedge in cracks and never come back.
👉 Pro Tip: Stock up on mixed-size packs so you’re never caught short.
5. Swivels & Snaps
Small but essential. Once you run out, you can’t rig properly.
👉 Pro Tip: Buy stainless steel bulk packs to avoid rust and replacements.
6. Lures
From barra hardbodies to cheap plastics, lures vanish to snags and toothy critters.
👉 Pro Tip: Mix premium lures with cheaper, proven performers. Not every cast needs a $30 lure.
7. Hooks
The most underrated item you’ll burn through. They blunt, bend, or disappear after every trip.
👉 Pro Tip: Multi-size hook packs are cheaper and cover every scenario.
8. Floats
Whether you’re chasing whiting or mullet, floats break or float away.
👉 Pro Tip: Keep a few spares—buying single floats at retail is daylight robbery.
9. Line
Snapped lines and spooled reels = constant replacement.
👉 Pro Tip: Buy spools big enough to reline multiple reels, not just one.
10. Pliers & Tools
How many times have you left a pair of pliers on the rocks or dropped them overboard?
👉 Pro Tip: Keep a budget back-up set. Your “good pair” should stay in the boat or car.
đź’¸ How to Save on Lost Gear
Fishing gear loss is inevitable—but overpaying for replacements isn’t.
That’s where Tackle Discount Australia comes in. We scour the web to bring you bulk deals on jigs, hooks, leaders, and more, so you can stock up without breaking the bank.