A Fishing Tackle is a Tool that is required to catch fish while Ice Fishing. It can also be used to repair clothing as part of the Mending survival skill or craft items at the Work Bench, in the same manner as a Sewing Kit.
Time penalty is added when using Fishing Tackle to craft or repair items, due to its less than efficient design as a sewing needle. While Ice Fishing, a Fishing Lure or Fishing Bait can be added to the tackle to increase the odds of landing a fish. It has a chance to snap while fishing, breaking the item and losing an Bait or Lures attached to it.
A Fishing Tackle cannot be repaired or harvested. It can be used as an ingredient in the creation of a Fishing Tip-Up.