| What is inshore saltwater fishing and how is it | | | | need to match your equipment for the areas |
| different from freshwater fishing? Inshore | | | | where you plan on fishing. This is necessary |
| saltwater fishing involves fishing for a wide variety | | | | because inshore saltwater fishing off of a pier or |
| of species such as the catfish, eel, mackerel, | | | | along the beach will require different gear than |
| barracuda, cod, redfish, snook, pompano, tuna and | | | | fishing from a boat. |
| spotted sea trout to name a few. This type of | | | | Your equipment does need to be stronger and |
| fishing is done from the edge of beaches, fishing | | | | heavier than what you would use in freshwater |
| peers and places that are easily accessed by | | | | but the type of equipment and tackle needed will |
| small boats and canoes. The best places to search | | | | also depend on the type of fishing you intend to |
| for saltwater fish when on a boat is bays and | | | | do. For example, if you are after the smaller |
| inlets, along banks and ledges and anywhere you | | | | species, then use a light to medium fishing rod |
| find natural or man-made cover. | | | | with ten pound quality line on a spinning reel. |
| When you go saltwater fishing you will need to | | | | Normally, when fishing for larger fish you will want |
| have the right equipment to get the most from | | | | the rod to be around eight to nine feet long. |
| your trips. Saltwater can be a lot rougher than | | | | Quality is important for both your rod and reel to |
| freshwater so you need sturdy rods, reels and | | | | prevent the salt air and the current of the waters |
| lines to hold up to this type of environment. Many | | | | from causing damage. When choosing your reels |
| times the tide can be very strong and it can | | | | the stainless steel, titanium or fiber ones hold up |
| easily break your line and in some conditions even | | | | the best in saltwater. Spinning reels is also |
| snap a rod. These are a few of the reasons you | | | | recommended for inshore saltwater fishing along |
| need heavy duty equipment that will hold up to | | | | with ten pound test monofilament lines. These not |
| this type of environment. | | | | only hold up better in this type of environment |
| Another thing that makes saltwater fishing | | | | but they are also great for reeling in some pretty |
| different from freshwater is the fact that the | | | | good size fish. |
| saltwater and air can do a lot of damage to your | | | | For medium to heavy saltwater fishing you will |
| equipment. It can eat away at your gear and | | | | need heavier equipment to handle the larger |
| cause serious damage. Therefore, you need to | | | | species such as bluefish, redfish and the Spanish |
| make sure you have the right gear that is suited | | | | mackerel. These fish can be found in estuaries |
| for this type of environment so it will hold up | | | | and bay areas when inshore saltwater fishing. |
| better and longer. | | | | Using a heavier weight in your lines should also be |
| There are different types of inshore saltwater | | | | considered. When it comes to the type of reel |
| fishing and you will need to determine which type | | | | that would be best for saltwater fishing the |
| you plan on doing before you head out. The | | | | Spinfisher SSm, Abu Garcia Cardinal C3, Daiwa |
| reason for this is so you can be prepared and | | | | BG-15 Spinning Reels, Penn Slammer 460 Spinning |
| take along everything you need to ensure you | | | | Reels and the Quantum Inshore XT Spinning Reels |
| have best fishing adventures possible. You will | | | | are among the most highly recommended today. |