Challenging and Exciting Saltwater Fishing

Saltwater fishing is much more exciting with more varieties of fish to be caught.

Out of the estimated 22,000 species of fish that swims in the waters of the world more than 13,000 species are in saltwater. Saltwater fish feed more voraciously so they’re much easy to catch. Catches can be very big and the fights very strong. They can put up a tremendous challenge to you and your fishing equipment when you hook one.

Fishing equipment for this kind of sport must be corrosive-free and sturdy. Gear not designed for the rigors of a saltwater environment will corrodes quickly when exposed to saltwater. Rinse thoroughly with freshwater your rods and reels immediately after each fishing trip.

There’re very few restrictions on this kind of fishing. You can fish more or less where you like, inshore or offshore. Saltwater fish big or small can be caught on most coastal shallow- waters and the open seas. There’re many methods to fish for them. Bottom-fishing, jigging, drifting and trolling are some of the ways.

Basically, there’re 4 types of saltwater fishing, mainly beach fishing, shore fishing, boat fishing and big-game fishing.

Beach fishing is usually done on shallow-water flats. Fly fishing tackle as well as spinning tackle are used for this kind of fishing. Sturdy tackle are needed because hard-fighting fish like bonefish, barracuda , tarpon, trevally and smaller shark can be caught on these flats. Sight or blind casting with fly or artificial lure is the method used and your casting must be very good.

Shore fishing is mainly done on piers, jetties, rocks and wharfs. Fishing on the shore is cheap and convenient if you’re living in the near. Surf fishing which is very popular is also done on the shore. Snapper, bluefish, mackerel, cobia and even shark are some of the fish that you can catch on the shore. It’s also a lovely way to fish with a crystal-clear horizon all in front of you. The best fishing times on the shore is early in the morning and late evening or night. For a successful and enjoyable saltwater fishing outing, knowing the tides and weather conditions are very important.

Boat fishing at sea mainly falls on 2 types. One is inshore fishing on small fishing boats and the other is offshore, deep sea fishing. Small boat fishermen are able to get to shallow-water reefs, estuaries and creeks which are seldom fished. Offshore, deep sea fishing is often done on bigger charter boats. Inshore or offshore fishing from a boat often provide good sport.

Big-game fishing is not for beginners. You need real good skill as well as a deep pocket. Big game targets big billfish like marlin, (Click to read about Rock Fishing) bluefish, sailfish and swordfish, as well as shark and tuna. Equipment for big-game fishing must be the best to battle these sea giants and best gear is expensive. But it’s a lifetime dream of many or all saltwater sport fishermen. Imagine what thrill it’ll bring with a 1000 lbs. marlin jumping at the end of your line.

Anyway, I hope that this page gives you enough valuable information you need to know and start saltwater fishing as your new-found pastime.

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