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Saltwater fishing is a type of fishing that takes place in an ocean. There are several ways of doing this type of fishing; you can do it standing on the shore or while being on water around the shore on a boat or standing on a pier. The saltwater fishing is most popular in areas that border an ocean and in countries where there are rivers with water that contains a significant level of salinity.
Many anglers enjoy saltwater fishing and do it on a regular basis, whether for catching fish or just for a recreational purpose (catch and release). If you are interested in this fishing style, here is a simple guide that will help you learn more about it.
If eager to try saltwater fishing, you’re probably wondering where to start from. First of all, you need to equip yourself with the adequate fishing tackle. Visit your local store and buy all the essential items you will need. Ask the sales person for help if you know nothing about fishing in general. Equip your tackle box with essentials such as rods, lures, reels, lines, hooks, sinkers, etc.
Do not buy everything, only the items you will need, which depends on the type of fish you are going to chase. Learn more about different types of fishing equipment and what is each used for. Get books, fishing magazines, read online, visit forums or you can ask a sales person to suggest the right fishing equipment for the particular fish you plan to chase.
Do a research on the area where you plan to fish. You can also consult with some experienced anglers in the area in order to get more information about the type and amount of fish that is usually found there.
To achieve best saltwater fishing results, you need to make sure that the knot you are using is strong enough to retain the weight of the fish. The right knot is what will help you increase your catch.
The best way to learn more about the area you plan to fish at, is to join the local angler’s club. Here you will learn a lot by listening to different fishing stories from older and more experienced anglers.
Quality fishing equipment is of crucial importance for care-free, enjoyable and productive saltwater fishing experience. Therefore, look for quality, not quantity.
Unless you are doing catch-and-release saltwater fishing, you should have a basic knowledge about proper cleaning and keeping the fish, especially when the temperatures are high.
