| Saltwater fishing gear has a different job to do over | | | | anything other than the largest game fish, these rods |
| the other types of fishing gear on the market. When | | | | will pretty much do the deed for you, depending on |
| you walk into your favorite fishing shop or you look at | | | | conditions and the type of fish for which you are |
| the ads on the web, it pays to know what you are | | | | fishing. If you are fishing for something like speckled |
| looking for and why that is the best choice. For those | | | | trout in a bay like setting where waters are relatively |
| venturing out into the world of saltwater fishing, it is | | | | calm, a five weight rod will work quite well. If you are |
| essential that with you comes the very best | | | | fishing in grass flats or surf areas where conditions are |
| equipment for the job. There are several things to think | | | | much windier, an eight weight will provide the |
| about purchasing and each should be designed to | | | | substance you need for such conditions. Still, if you can |
| accommodate the harsh conditions that saltwater | | | | only choose one rod, you might want to consider a set |
| brings to you and to your gear over time. | | | | up such as a "Salt-6" Recently manufacturers have |
| Perhaps the most consistent questions and the first | | | | made great six weight rods that have hardware |
| thing to think about when considering saltwater fishing, | | | | specially for salt water fishing. With fighting butts and |
| is gear. Knowing what equipment to select really can | | | | this special hardware, a salt six is a great choice. |
| make a difference in the successfulness of your | | | | When it comes to reels for saltwater fishing, it is |
| fishing. One great rule of thumb is to get educated | | | | important to note that they do not have to be fancy or |
| before you buy. Research online, shop around, and | | | | sophisticated, but since salt is very corrosive, they |
| consider renting from a charter or rental service, at | | | | must be made of appropriate materials such as |
| least initially, to help defray the start up costs of | | | | corrosion resistant parts that are easy to keep clean |
| saltwater fishing and allow you to find a perfect match | | | | with consistent rinsing and care. As a general rule, if |
| before making the substantial investment that comes | | | | you can choose only one reel, if you choose a single |
| with saltwater fishing. | | | | action reel that is andonized, has a disc drag, and can |
| Basically, you just need bigger, more heavy duty | | | | carry in the neighborhood of one to two hundred |
| equipment when saltwater fishing. You also need to be | | | | yards of backing, you should be happy with your |
| meticulous about equipment maintenance when | | | | choices. |
| saltwater fishing. Fishing equipment for saltwater usage | | | | For fishing the salt flats and bays, nothing works better |
| needs to be built for the job otherwise it will not be | | | | than a weight forward floating line. If you are fishing in |
| able to handle it. | | | | the surf, you might be happier using a slow sinking line |
| Most tackle manufacturers consistently sell more five | | | | to help keep your fly below the choppiness of the |
| or eight weight rods in nine foot lengths than any other. | | | | water and keep your line from being dragged all over |
| There is a reason for this. If you are fishing for | | | | the place by the surf. |