The Saltwater Fishing Blog

Jan 10, Cheap Fishing Reels Seldom Represent Good Value For Money

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:11:15 GMT

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

Jan 1, Fishing Hook Sizes from 32 to 20/0 – Making Sense Of The Numbers

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:58:00 GMT

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

Dec 21, How to Catch Mackerel From The Shore And From A Boat

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:08:31 GMT

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

Dec 15, Worried About Ciguatera Poisoning Through Eating Saltwater Fish?

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:56:47 GMT

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

Dec 14, 10 Top Sailboat Fishing Tips That Will Keep Your Crew Well-Fed!

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:28:44 GMT

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

Dec 11, How to Use A Downrigger To Get Your Trolling Lure Down To Where the Fish Are Feeding

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:22:59 GMT

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

Dec 9, Cleaning Fish Isn’t Much Fun, So It’s Worth Getting It Right First Time

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:58:23 GMT

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

Dec 9, Here’s How To Cook Fish, Either In The Oven Or On Top Of The Stove

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:44:39 GMT

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

Dec 9, These Braided Fishing Line Knots Won't Let You Down

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:03:10 GMT

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

Dec 8, Saltwater Fish Identification and How To Get It Right

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:35:27 GMT

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

Dec 6, External Parts of a Fish's Anatomy Explained in Words and Pictures

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:17:00 GMT

It is the tail, or caudal fin, that drives the fish forward. Other parts of a fish, the pectoral and pelvic fins for example, provide the control for closequarters manoeuvring

Dec 4, Which Types of Sharks are Saltwater Fishermen Most Likely To Catch?

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:23:59 GMT

Excluding dogfish, tope and monkfish (which are also types of sharks), there are six different types of sharks that hunt in the waters around our coasts, and they are

Dec 4, Are Skates and Rays the Same Thing, or Different Types of Saltwater Fish

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:17:48 GMT

Skates and Rays are different, and there are several ways to tell them apart. For instance only one of them produces its young in a mermaids purse

Nov 7, Surf and Saltwater Fishing in the Carolinas

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:37:39 GMT

A brand new fishing book has been released aimed at both experienced Carolina anglers and tourists who want to go to the coast and learn all the tips,

Oct 24, Artificial Bait? Fish Don't Shy Away From It, So Neither Should We Anglers

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:35:40 GMT

Artificial bait looks like, feels like and tastes like natural bait. Don’t think of it as a poor substitute for the real thing, it’s a genuine alternative to it, and maybe even better.

Oct 22, Use Sabiki Bait Rigs To Catch Your Baitfish!

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:15:52 GMT

Fishing Sabiki Bait Rigs is the smart way to catch mackerel and saltwater baitfish. Cast from the shore, or jigged from a drifting boat, a string of Sabikis will often get you several at a time.

Oct 22, Monofilament Fishing Line, Is It The Only Line Type You Need?

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 09:18:52 GMT

If you had to choose just one type of line, then it should be nylon monofilament fishing line. It's ideal for main line, shock leaders, terminal rigs and hook snoods

Oct 22, Saltwater Fishing with Swimbaits and Other Soft Plastic Lures

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 06:45:40 GMT

Soft plastic swimbaits undoubtedly get the hits - but they are more expensive and less durable than hard-moulded plugs and crankbaits. But is this a price worth paying for successful saltwater swimbait fishing?

Oct 20, The No1 Lure Fishing Tip That All Saltwater Anglers Should Know About

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:08:42 GMT

Which single lure fishing tip applies to trolling, jigging, baitcasting, spinning, fly fishing and any other branch of lure fishing? Well, it is the one at the top of this list

Oct 20, Spreader Bars And Dredges Bring Hungry Fish To Your Trolling Lures

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:49:44 GMT

Spreader bars are the next step up from daisy chains. And then there are umbrella rigs and dredge bars, which are like spreader bars on steroids

Oct 20, Skirted Trolling Lures Will Form The Mainstay Of Your Offshore Lure Collection

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:35:20 GMT

But closer inshore, with sea bass in mind, your skirted trolling lures will probably be outperformed by imitation sandeels and other soft-plastic lures.

Oct 20, Go Saltwater Fishing Site Map

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:11:39 GMT

Oct 19, Top Pier Fishing Tips That You Just Might Want To Keep To Yourself!

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:08:07 GMT

Do you ever think that you should be catching more fish from the pier than you actually do? If so, these Pier Fishing Tips may be all you need to catch the others

Oct 19, Top 10 Surf Fishing Tips That You Really Cannot Afford To Miss!

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:47:02 GMT

Ever wondered why some anglers seem to know how to surf fish instinctively and others don’t? These top ten surf fishing tips will help to provide the answer.

Oct 18, Fishing Plugs - The Trolling Lures Of Choice For Many Saltwater Anglers

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:24:59 GMT

Fishing plugs are eminently collectable. But be warned! Some manufacturers design plugs to catch the angler first and the fish a distant second, so choose with care.

Oct 17, A Bass Fishing Rod Isn’t Just For Catching Bass Close-In in the Surf

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:39:49 GMT

Your Bass Fishing Rod will be equally at home catching mullet in the estuary, or flatties off the beach. It does not know it is only supposed to catch seabass

Oct 16, Surf Fishing Rods And Reels Have Entered The Twenty-First Century!

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:46:06 GMT

Just why do some surf fishing rods and reels achieve casting distances that could only be dreamed of a few years ago? Surfcasting outfits like these will send your baited rig far

Oct 14, Are Multiplying & Baitcast Reels Reputation For For Birdsnests Deserved?

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:45:23 GMT

Even a novice angler should soon be making long, accurate casts with one of the modern baitcast reels, without the birdsnests he could rightly expect with yesterday's models.

Oct 14, A Saltwater Spinning Reel Enables Even Novice Sea Anglers To Make Long Casts

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:45:54 GMT

The fixed spool design of the saltwater spinning reel means that over-runs just can't happen. As long as line twists are avoided, long hastle-free casting is almost guaranteed

Oct 14, Saltwater Fishing Reels For Boat And Shore

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:57:37 GMT

Your saltwater fishing reels are the most mechanically complex tackle items in your tackle box. It makes sense to buy the best you can afford - and to look after them properly

Oct 12, Choosing Fishing Gifts for Dad Can Be Difficult, But Help is at Hand

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:22:56 GMT

Fishing tackle, the obvious choice, might not be the best way to go. Here are some really great alternative fishing gifts for dad that he will love

Oct 9, Cleaning Squid, Cuttlefish and Octopus and is Easier than Cleaning Fish

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 10:45:10 GMT

There are no scales to get rid of or bones to worry about, so cleaning squid and their close relatives is a straightforward process if you follow this method

Oct 8, Today’s Salt Water Fishing Lures Can Be Just As Good As Live Bait

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 06:37:56 GMT

Just a thought, but wouldn't your time be better spent catching good fish with salt water fishing lures, than messing around trying to collect your own bait?

Oct 8, Trolling For Fish Is Great Sport For Anglers And Offshore Sailors Alike

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:31:23 GMT

How far astern should the lure be when trolling for fish? What's the best trolling speed? What size and type of lure should be used and how deep should it be fished? Well, …

Oct 7, Want to save 10% on all your fishing tackle purchases?

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:26:25 GMT

Fishtec have launched a VIP club which gets you 10% discount and Free P&P for 12 months. Interested? Then perhaps you might want to find out how to take advantage of membership of Fishtec's VIP Club.

Oct 7, On-line Fishing Equipment Suppliers Or your Local Fishing Gear Store?

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:46:05 GMT

Looking for good quality, competitively priced saltwater fishing gear and top class customer service? Is your local fishing gear store a better bet than on-line fishing equipment suppliers?

Oct 5, Saltwater Fishing Terms – A Language That Only Anglers Understand

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 05:55:06 GMT

Ever been confused by fishing terms? Can’t tell your shad from your muppet, or your operculum from your caudal fin? This glossary sets out to de-mystify all things piscatorial.

Oct 3, There is More To Boat Fishing Than Just Fishing From A Boat

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 05:28:37 GMT

Boat fishing is not without its risks. Fishing from a boat exposes you to natures moods, which can be unpredictable. You need to know what you are doing. For instance

Sep 15, Saltwater Fishing Rods, A Review Of What’s Out There And What To Look For …

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:49:57 GMT

There are saltwater fishing rods for surfcasting, spinning, jigging and trolling. But what are the key things to look for to suit your preferred type of fishing?

Sep 11, About Us?

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:57:56 GMT

Sep 10, Saltwater Fishing Boats - Which Type Is Right For You?

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:15:03 GMT

Centre console, wheelhouse or maybe a high speed inflatable? Inboard or outboard motors? Of all the designs of saltwater fishing boats, how do you find the one that suits your needs best?

Aug 24, The Ledger Rig Is The Basic Bottom Rig Of Boat And Shore Anglers Alike

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:15:37 GMT

A ledger rig places your bait firmly on the seabed and allows bite indication at the rod tip without the fish feeling the resistance of the ledger weight.

Aug 23, Rigging A Flying Fish Correctly For Offshore Trolling

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:58:18 GMT

A properly prepared and correctly rigged flying fish will skitter across the surface just like his living brethren when trolled astern. You shouldn’t have to wait long

Aug 22, Fishing Boat Motors can be Inboard, Outboard - or Inboard/Outboard

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:44:17 GMT

There are several types of fishing boat motors; inboard installations, outboard motors, stern drives, two-stroke or four-stroke, single cylinder or multi-cylinder

Aug 18, Rigging Trolling Lures – The Details That Make the Difference

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:38:38 GMT

Rigging trolling lures for saltwater fishing is a straightforward affair, providing you follow a few vital rules. Hook shape and size is clearly important - but there's rather more to it than that

Aug 12, Tying a Surf Fishing Rig for Successful Saltwater Fishing

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:54:04 GMT

The smart way of tying any surf fishing rig properly is to get a professionally made-up one of each type you are likely to need, and copy it shamelessly. Here is what you will need

Aug 8, Proven Bottom Fishing Rigs for Successful Saltwater Fishing

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:38:11 GMT

The smart way of tying bottom fishing rigs properly is to get a professionally made-up one of each type you are likely to need, and copy it shamelessly. Here is what you will need

Aug 7, Not All Saltwater Fishing Rigs Get The Job Done - But These Will!

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:59:07 GMT

If your saltwater fishing rigs are not properly made up, you can't really expect the fish to make allowances for any shortcomings. This is where the action is - you need to get it right...

Aug 7, Bait Rigging A Sardine Correctly For Offshore Trolling

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 09:58:02 GMT

When bait rigging a sardine or other baitfish, the golden rule is that it should wriggle, but must not spin. If you follow these bait rigging instructions it will behave perfectly

Aug 1, Rigging Squid with a Single J Hook for Offshore Trolling

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 06:11:57 GMT

This is the best way of rigging squid. Exuding a strong, oily-scented slick and with its tentacles fluttering astern of the hook, it will often catch when nothing else will.