How to Catch Saltwater Fish

You can catch saltwater fish in oceans, seas and gulfs. You may find a few river mouths where saltwater fish are also located. Fish like sea catfish, mackerel, tuna, sharks, bass, swordfish and tarpon are all found in saltwater. Having the right fishing equipment, including reels, flies and line will help you catch saltwater fish more often.

Things You'll Need

• Saltwater reel
• Saltwater fishing line
• Saltwater fishing leaders
• Saltwater flies such as crazy charlies, clouser or surf candies

Instructions

Saltwater Fishing Tips for Anglers

1. Buy the right saltwater fishing reels. Be sure they are saltwater resistant and durable, like those made of titanium, stainless steel or brass and bronze plated steel. Ask an expert about the right type of reel for the specific area you are fishing.

2. Get the right type of fishing line for saltwater fish. Floating fly line is ideal for areas that are flat and shallow, which are good areas if you are just learning about saltwater fishing. For under surface saltwater fishing, consider clear, intermediate fly line. New products like a clear sink tip lines will work well as they don't tangle like other fly lines.

3. Use leaders wisely. These should be specific to the type of fish you are after. For shy fish, use longer leaders and for toothy fish, thick leaders are important.

4. Invest in the right type of saltwater flies. As a beginner saltwater angler, consider crazy charlies, clouser or surf candies for flies. Flies should be light weight when you are a beginner. Locals can help you pick the best flies for your area.

5. Catching saltwater fish starts with this equipment but it also relies heavily on your ability to cast correctly. Don't overline, which is when you use a line that is not the right weight limit for your rod. Keep your cast light and use the same techniques you use for fly casting for trout. If you are new to casting, have a local expert help you learn the technique.

6. Reel in your fish correctly. The angler needs to react correctly when the fish strikes. Set your hook with the line hand, keeping the rod low rather than high into the air. Move the pull from side to side and from below, which will reduce the fish's pull and swimming pattern. Landing is easier when you keep your rod tip low rather than using a high stick.

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