Fishing in Saltwater

There will always be challenges when one decides to either fish in the river or in the open sea. The important thing to remember is to have patience while waiting for the fish and doing your best to catch it when it appears.

Before you start fishing you should check the State’s regulations to determine if a license is needed.  It helps to become acquainted with fishing regulations as they can vary from one state to the other.

The first thing one needs for saltwater fishing is a boat.  It can range from a simple rowboat to a yacht. The size of the vessel depends on how many people will join the trip.

For people who fish inshore, a 15 foot sailboat with a cuddy forward that can serve as shelter when it rains should do the job. The boat should not be heavy, but adequately sturdy, so not to be swayed by the action of strong waves or some bumps on the beach or rocks.

When fishing, one should always try the edges of the perimeter first instead of plopping bait or lure in the middle. This is because it will scare the other fish away. By using the sides first, one will have a better chance of catching unsuspecting fish in the middle.

The right time to start saltwater fishing is on the ebb tide. This should be during an early time of the morning to ensure the trip will be a productive one. This will put the tide in one’s favor and if the wind is light or not fair, this will also help in going home quickly.

The best place to start fishing is going to a fishing ground that is well known to the locals.

Many anglers who are too impatient move from one spot to another which at times causes these people to miss a hot spot. It is advisable to cast out a couple of times before moving on using different types of bait. This should be done from the shallowest to the deepest point.

Sharks in the area can disrupt people from catching fish. By pouring some fish blood on a paper towel or newspaper and rolling it into a ball then casting it overboard, sharks will follow the current and leave the area increasing the chances of catching fish.

Written by Glen Buchanan, Keep-Fishing, Saltwater Fishing.

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If there is such a thing as complete opposites in bass lures, fishing with a crankbait could meet that description when compared to fishing with a jig. While effective fishing with a jig can be described as slow and covering only a limited area. Fishing with a crankbait is fast paced and permits you to cover large areas of water. While a jig depends upon the anglers to create its action, the crankbait has built in action as a result of the “lips” or bills on the front of the lure which cause diving to occur as the bait is retrieved. By using lips of different sizes the angler can control the depth at which he is fishing. The larger the lip the deeper the crankbait will dive when retrieved. The lips cause the front of the lure to tip downward as it passes through the water. This downward tipping will help to protect the treble hooks that are usually present on a crankbait and help to prevent snagging as it passes by cover. 

The crankbait is basically fished as the name implies. The lures is cast out and then cranked back in. This permits a large area of water to be covered in a short period of time. You should choose a crankbait according to the depth of water you are fishing. When retrieved the lure should dive deep enough to bump off the bottom and other structures it may pass. This will cause the lure to appear to be prey trying to evade capture. Varying the speed of the retrieval will also add to the action of the lure with the idea being to create evasive type movement which might trigger an instinctive strike from a fish that is not actively feeding. 

 Most crankbaits have the diving depth labeled when purchased. It is best to test the bait it in a known depth. If it hits bottom move into deeper water and test for contact with the bottom again. Continue to test in this manner until you no longer bump off the bottom. This will determine the true diving depth range for you lure.   

Crankbaits should be paired with a slower action rod. This will give you added distance when casting and will not tend to tear the hook away after being set when your fish makes a sudden turn. 

A very versatile bait, crankbaits can be used in a wide variety of situations and bass habitats. It can be used in and around brush, shallow grass beds and rocky ledges and drop offs. In short, if you select a crankbait with the proper characteristics you can fish it in just about any situation.

Ken Garrett
The author maintains a houseboat and fishes year round on Dale Hollow Lake in southern Kentucky. For more Bass fishing information go to http://gonebassfishing.com.

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