Saltwater Fishing - Getting Hooked and Getting Started

Before you launch, there are things you need to know about sport fishing. Water adventure is kind of our thing, so let us give you some tips and tricks from our own experience fishing aboard commercial crab boats that will give you the what, where, when and how so you can reel-in a big one.

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Saltwater fishing is an entirely different experience than freshwater fishing. Bass and walleye have nothing on the power of some of the greatest fighting fish like tuna and marlin. These saltwater champions really put up a fight! Here's what you need to know to get started on your coastal angling adventure.

Step 1 - Learn from an expert. Practice your skills on a chartered boat with an experienced staff that can assist you in baiting, reeling and knotting, amongst other techniques.

Step 2 - Know your knots. The best way to ensure you don't lose that next world record fish is to be sure you're using the right knot. Practice these skills, as well as casting and baiting, on dry land.

Step 3 - Planning makes perfect. The old saying: 90 percent of the fish are in 10% of the water is true! Picking the best spot and time of day makes all the difference in saltwater fishing. Phases of the moon, position of the sun, wind and weather all have a huge effect on fish migration patterns.

Step 4 - Research the area. Talk to local tackle shop employees and angler to find out what's going on in the area and what the best bait to use is at the time of year you plan to fish. Also, work to understand tides, currents, and weather as well as how these forces affect your target fish.

Step 5 - Learn how to spot fish. Catching a big one while saltwater fishing requires tactic and that includes knowing where to find the fish. Beachfront locations with holes, pockets, and reefs are often the best places to go for saltwater fishing.

Step 6 - Protect your investment. Good saltwater fishing tackle isn't cheap and saltwater is highly corrosive. Be certain you take proper care when you return from your fishing excursion.