The Saltwater Fishing Blog

The Saltwater Fishing Blog is my mini-journal about Saltwater Fishing.

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Jan 10, 2012

Cheap Fishing Reels Seldom Represent Good Value For Money

Particularly when used for saltwater fishing, cheap fishing reels will soon let you down. Even with a limited budget, you can get good quality reels that are affordable

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Jan 1, 2012

Fishing Hook Sizes from 32 to 20/0 – Making Sense Of The Numbers

How can a size 6 fish hook be smaller than a size 2, and a 6/0 larger than a 2/0? But there is a system of Fishing Hook Sizes, and this is how it works

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Dec 21, 2011

How to Catch Mackerel From The Shore And From A Boat

Freshly caught mackerel are one of the finest tasting fish in the sea, and they are very good for you too. So if you want to know how to catch mackerel, gut them and cook them, read on

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Dec 15, 2011

Worried About Ciguatera Poisoning Through Eating Saltwater Fish?

Ciguatera poisoning from eating fish that have the ciguatera toxin will make you feel very poorly indeed. If you are really unlucky it could kill you

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Dec 14, 2011

10 Top Sailboat Fishing Tips That Will Keep Your Crew Well-Fed!

The classic technique for sailboat fishing is trolling a handline astern. But, as many offshore sailors will tell you, its not quite as simple as that. Here are the tips you need to get results

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Dec 11, 2011

How to Use A Downrigger To Get Your Trolling Lure Down To Where the Fish Are Feeding

Knowing how to use a downrigger more efficiently will keep you catching good fish when your conventional trolling rigs are just not performing as well as you would like

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Dec 9, 2011

Cleaning Fish Isn’t Much Fun, So It’s Worth Getting It Right First Time

If you learn the best methods and use the right tools, cleaning fish is much easier than it might otherwise be. And its important to get it right. Afterall, you’re going to eat it

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Dec 9, 2011

Here’s How To Cook Fish, Either In The Oven Or On Top Of The Stove

To know how to cook fish properly you will need to understand the basics; and here they are. Searing and griddling, grilling, broiling, baking, frying, poaching, steaming, braising, stewing

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Dec 9, 2011

These Braided Fishing Line Knots Won't Let You Down

If your braid line keeps breaking at the knot it means you are using the wrong knot, or the right one wrongly tied. Here are the best braided fishing line knots to use

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Dec 8, 2011

Saltwater Fish Identification and How To Get It Right

Saltwater fish identification can be a bit tricky at times, especially when you're starting out in saltwater fishing, but the fish illustrations and descriptions here will be useful for all sea anglers

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