Understanding the backpack....help me pls

[CamelNy420]

So I bought some new gear and when I try to equip the new gear it tells me that my pack is full. I've deleted and sold items and I can seem to figure it out. Can some one please explain how to rig and setup with out a back pack issue please. Looking forward to some input here. I'm also only a level 6 but if i can get this taken care of im sure ill be higher in no time

[Maj.Tryhard]

First off, it's not just a general 'backpack' capacity. You have a separate capacity for rods, reels, line, and tackle. Rods are held in rod cases, reels and line can be held in either a rod case or a tackle box, and tackle can be held in either a tackle box or a vest. All of these items contribute to your total inventory.

In your inventory screen, below where it shows all the items you're currently carrying, there should be a series of icons with X/Y next to them. X represents how many items of that type you are currently carrying, Y represents the total number you are capable of carrying.

Let me know if that clears things up or if you still have more questions.

[Soul Binder]

I would suggest you take all your currently equipped gear, rod/s etc and drag them all to your home tab as a start. Make sure you have nothing equipped/in your backpack.
Then start with equipping yourself drag your hat, vest, tackle box, rod case and net to the appropriate slots from your home tab.
Next put together the rod/s you want to fish with on your next trip.
Finally start moving additional things you think might be needed or useful to your backpack, whatever baits you might plan to use, different lures, extra line, hooks, floats etc.
As Maj. Tryhard said watch the numbers at bottom of your backpack tab to see how much space you have available so you start to get an idea of what you can fit a bit of extra non essential but potentially useful things in and what you need to make sure your taking only the essentials due too space constraints.
If your planning to float or bottom fish make sure you have your baits and appropriate terminal tackle first before packing in a bunch of other things. If spinning/casting is your main focus for a trip get a good selection of lures packed first before filling up with non essential goodies.

As you level up you'll be able to purchase better vests, tackle boxes, rod cases etc. which will allow you to be less focused in what you carry in your backpack as you'll have more room for stuff, but it can still be useful to periodically clear everything out and repack. I do that and find things I've been carrying around for some time but never used so they stay home while some stuff at home catches my eye and gets tossed in for me to try on next expedition.

[CamelNy420]

Thanks for the replies guys. I think this may have shed some light on what I needed to know. I'm about to have some coffee and put these words to use.

[CamelNy420]

So this worked and now I know how it works. Thanks for the info. Now I just need to figure out how to use these sinkers.

[Maj.Tryhard]

Happy to help.

Sinkers are only able to be used with feeder or bottom rods. They can't be used on a float setup (telescopic or match rods.)

Also, if you get into lure fishing, don't bother with casting rods or reels for now. Spinning rods can typically do the job better, especially at lower levels.