| Saltwater fishing can be quite different than fishing in a | | | | more corrosive than freshwater, so you should look |
| lake or stream because the fish are quite different, so | | | | for a reel that resists saltwater corrosion. Look for |
| if you plan on fishing in the ocean, you'll need different | | | | materials like stainless steel, titanium, plated steel, fiber, |
| saltwater fishing gear than for freshwater angling. A | | | | or resin. To g with the reel choose different lines for |
| saltwater fisherman needs to use very different | | | | the different types of fish you wish to catch. Shier fish |
| tactics than a freshwater fisherman to be successful. | | | | require longer leaders. Fish with sharp teeth and fins |
| Modern fishing is not just about skill, but proper | | | | require a thicker leader to stand up to their rigors. If |
| equipment as well. A saltwater fisherman often needs | | | | you are using a floating line in deep water with a |
| very different equipment that a freshwater fisherman | | | | weighted fly, use a longer leader. If you are using a |
| might use. If you are a freshwater fisherman that | | | | sinking line in deep water, use a short leader. |
| would like to do some freshwater fishing and catch | | | | Many fishermen disagree on whether you should |
| fish like Tuna, Swordfish, Cod, Snapper, Flounder, and | | | | construct your own fly, or buy one from a bait shop. |
| Mackerel, do not expect to be successful without | | | | There are advantages and disadvantages to both, but |
| some practice fishing in salt water, and some changes | | | | whichever you decide to use you should be sure it is |
| to your equipment. | | | | suited to the fish you wish to catch and is high in |
| The first thing you need is a good rod. A saltwater | | | | quality. The fly is meant to fool the fish, and low quality |
| fishing rod should be about nine feet in length, give or | | | | materials will not fool anyone. You have to make sure |
| take a foot. While you are getting started you can use | | | | your fly is high enough in quality that it will actually fool |
| a decent, but not top quality, rod. Look for something | | | | the fish into biting. |
| between one hundred and two hundred dollars, not | | | | If you are already experienced in fishing in freshwater |
| something that is dirt cheap. A dirt cheap rod will inhibit | | | | then the transition to saltwater will not be too difficult, |
| your learning and can even lead to bad fishing habits. | | | | but you have to approach the task differently. |
| Also, dirt cheap rods tend to have a resale value far | | | | Different techniques are required, and you should not |
| before the little bit you paid for them. If you start with a | | | | waste your time by using the wrong equipment. No |
| decent rod you can later resell it for a good price and | | | | one enjoys an unsuccessful day of fishing, so be sure |
| buy something better. | | | | to hedge your bets by using the saltwater fishing gear |
| Next on your saltwater fishing gear list is a good fishing | | | | that will produce the best results. |
| reel that is designed for salt water use. Saltwater is | | | | |