| While it may not seem like there is anything special | | | | back from 30 miles out at sea should there be a |
| about saltwater fishing, it is a very different application | | | | problem. Also, because you'll encounter larger |
| and sport from freshwater fishing. Many times, you are | | | | specimens in many instances, you'll want to make |
| targeting larger species of fish, you are far from land | | | | certain that your rod and reel are in good working |
| for long periods of time, and you are in a completely | | | | order and are solid enough to handle some tough |
| different type of environment. | | | | interaction. |
| Rather than looking at lakes with depths of 40 or 50 | | | | When you've determined that all of this is good, you'll |
| feet, you could very well be fishing seas and oceans | | | | need to decide what saltwater fishing target you are |
| with floors hundreds of feet deep. Saltwater fishing | | | | looking for. Are you going to fish for redfish or for |
| requires a lot of foreknowledge and preparation | | | | speckled trout? Perhaps you are looking for a tougher |
| before you head out into the open waters. | | | | catch, including sharks, which will take you out much |
| The first thing you need to keep in mind is that | | | | further from the coastline. This will help you determine |
| saltwater fishing is usually a full day out in the hot | | | | the size and type of hook that you use, as well as the |
| summer sun on the water. This means that it is vital to | | | | bait that you carry. Also, if you intend to fish for very |
| be prepared with skin protection, visors, boat canopies, | | | | large specimen, you'll want to be certain you have a |
| and lots of sunblock are key to withstanding the heat | | | | boat big enough to hold your catch. |
| and the UV rays. You'll also need to ward off | | | | The type of fish you decide you want to target will |
| dehydration, meaning that your cooler should be filled | | | | direct your saltwater fishing trip to certain areas. For |
| with water and electrolyte-enhanced drinks rather than | | | | example, if you are looking for redfish, chances are |
| beer. You should have light clothing that keeps you | | | | you are going to stay near the coastline in the |
| from overheating as well. | | | | shallows, since this is where redfish prefer to stay. On |
| Saltwater fishing also requires good, solid equipment. | | | | the other hand, if you are fishing for flounder, your |
| First, your boat should be in solid working order, with no | | | | saltwater fishing excursion could take you to cooler, |
| question as to the condition of your motor or any other | | | | deeper waters where the flounder can position |
| vital part of the vessel. It's easy to paddle a mile back | | | | themselves close to underwater structures that break |
| to the shore of a lake, but it's nearly impossible to get | | | | the tide for them and give them a place to "hide". |