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Saltwater fishing varies a great deal from freshwater fishing.
For starters you must have significantly stronger and heavier
tackle and equipment than that used by most freshwater
fishermen.
There are several categories of saltwater fishing discussed in
this article.
First, there is the light-medium category which would include
fishing for species such as Spotted Sea Trout and smaller Snook
and Redfish. These fish and others in this category are
typically caught in bays and other similar estuaries. Also in
this category would be inshore fish such as the Pompano. If you
are fishing for these species to eat them, be aware that in the
summer months trout and redfish will usually contain worms.
A spinning reel in the class of a Penn 710 or 712, or 4500ss
spooled with a good quality 10 pound test monofilament line is a
good choice here along with light to medium action rod. Penn
makes good quality reels that will hold up to the harsh
saltwater fishing environment.
For terminal tackle you will first want to tie a shock leader of
about 18 inches using 20 pound test line or fluorocarbon.
Fluorocarbon is a little more expensive but is less visible to
the fish. Attach the leader tying line to line or use a
saltwater rated barrel swivel. For the hook you will want to go
with a 6/0, preferably an Eagle Claw.
Another category of saltwater fishing is the medium to heavy
category for species such as Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and
smaller Jacks. These fish are generally found in the nearshore
regions of the Gulf of Mexico and on the Lower East Coast.
Smaller "schoolie" King Mackerel under the legal size limit of
24" could be in this class as well.
Be sure to consult a saltwater species book for telling the
difference between the juvenile Kingfish and large Spanish. They
look very similar. The easiest way to tell the difference is
that the Spanish Mackerel will have a "black flag", referring to
the anterior portion of its dorsal fin where the King Mackerel,
with the exception of very young fish, does not. Another more
reliable way to tell is by looking at the lateral line that runs
down the body. In a Spanish Mackerel this line drops gradually
behind the pectoral fin whereas in the King Mackerel the line
drops off sharply.
Equip yourself with a Penn 704 or similar size to be on the safe
side spooled with 12-15 lb test coupled with a thin wire leader
of 20lb test or so. Check your local fishing regulations for the
appropriate hook, in Florida a small treble like a 2/0 is used.
Enjoy your fishing trip. With the inshore net bans these species
have come back abundantly and you are all but guaranteed to find
some. Just remember, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, and King
Mackerel are migratory so you will have to check the seasonal
availability for these fish.
Good luck and tight lines!
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