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Before you start fishing be sure to get a saltwater fishing license if required in your state.
Before you start your exciting journey into the fishing world there are some basic equipment you will need before you catch the big one.
A fishing rod and reel. When choosing a rod and reel make sure it is suited for saltwater fishing. Also consider if the rod and reel are balanced. If you purchased the combo at a tackle store then chances are it is balanced. If you are new the sport go to Walmart, an ebay store, or even local tackle shop. Tell the salesman what kind of fish you want to catch ad they set up with a good rod and reel combo.
If you are a amateur fishmen get a spinning reel; don't start out with a bait casting reel. They are too much to handle if starting out.Try to get a medium action rod about 7 ft or greater with fishing line of 12 lbs or more. You can use it in the surf and on the pier. In saltwater fishing I tend to wade alot in the surf with lures.
If you planning to bottom fish with bait or use lures you need a leader. Unlike freshwater fishing those saltwater fish have teeth and will bite your line off!!
You need a pair of pliers to handle the fish and a small tackle box to hold your lures, hooks,leaders, bobbers, and weights.
For bottom fishing the hooks you can use is a size 4 and I find the circle hooks work best, and for weights try #1 or more pyramid weight or a bank weight. If the surf is choppy and your bait is rolling around in the surf increase the weight size.
The best time to fish I find is high tide. If you want to catch flounder go at low tide.
If you plan on using lures try spoons, 2 in plastic grubs, top water plugs, and anything you like.Just reel the lure in slow.
The best bait for bottem fishing is to use is shrimp. All fish will hit shrimp. Hook 'em in the back with your hook and cast out there!!!
Other gear you will need is a small cooler with ice to keep your bait cool. Also good to put your catch in to keep your fish fresh.
Sunglasses, sun screen, hat, snacks, cellphone and something to sit on.
Hope this helps you get started in the wonderful sport of saltwater fish!!!!
Want to Catch More Fish??? Go to Surf Fishing
Before you start your exciting journey into the fishing world there are some basic equipment you will need before you catch the big one.
A fishing rod and reel. When choosing a rod and reel make sure it is suited for saltwater fishing. Also consider if the rod and reel are balanced. If you purchased the combo at a tackle store then chances are it is balanced. If you are new the sport go to Walmart, an ebay store, or even local tackle shop. Tell the salesman what kind of fish you want to catch ad they set up with a good rod and reel combo.
If you are a amateur fishmen get a spinning reel; don't start out with a bait casting reel. They are too much to handle if starting out.Try to get a medium action rod about 7 ft or greater with fishing line of 12 lbs or more. You can use it in the surf and on the pier. In saltwater fishing I tend to wade alot in the surf with lures.
If you planning to bottom fish with bait or use lures you need a leader. Unlike freshwater fishing those saltwater fish have teeth and will bite your line off!!
You need a pair of pliers to handle the fish and a small tackle box to hold your lures, hooks,leaders, bobbers, and weights.
For bottom fishing the hooks you can use is a size 4 and I find the circle hooks work best, and for weights try #1 or more pyramid weight or a bank weight. If the surf is choppy and your bait is rolling around in the surf increase the weight size.
The best time to fish I find is high tide. If you want to catch flounder go at low tide.
If you plan on using lures try spoons, 2 in plastic grubs, top water plugs, and anything you like.Just reel the lure in slow.
The best bait for bottem fishing is to use is shrimp. All fish will hit shrimp. Hook 'em in the back with your hook and cast out there!!!
Other gear you will need is a small cooler with ice to keep your bait cool. Also good to put your catch in to keep your fish fresh.
Sunglasses, sun screen, hat, snacks, cellphone and something to sit on.
Hope this helps you get started in the wonderful sport of saltwater fish!!!!
Want to Catch More Fish??? Go to Surf Fishing
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