Saltwater Fishing Tips, Tackle and Techniques

Jun 18, Rigging Trolling Lures; The Details That Make the Difference

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:04:10 -0400

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

Jun 18, Here's The Ballyhoo Rigging Method Top Charter Captains Use

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:41:11 -0400

Going about ballyhoo rigging the right way is vital, or your hook-up rate will be dismal. Their beak, and elongated shape, calls for a special rigging method

Jun 18, Rigging Squid for Offshore Trolling with a Single Hook

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:22:05 -0400

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

Jun 18, Bait Rigging A Sardine or Similar Baitfish Correctly For Offshore Trolling

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:24:46 -0400

When bait rigging a fish for your trolling line, the golden rule is that it should wriggle, but must not spin. If you follow these instructions it will behave perfectly

Jun 15, Saltwater Fishing Reels For Boat And Shore

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 06:22:45 -0400

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

Jun 15, Use a Homemade Downrigger and Save Yourself Hundreds Of Dollars!

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 05:48:27 -0400

OK, a homemade downrigger will never be as efficient as a bought one, but it will get your lure down deeper at a fraction of the cost - and you can buy more lures with the money you save

Jun 15, Use a Trolling Paravane or a Planer to Get Your Lure Down Deeper

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:24:05 -0400

Much like its stainless steel cousin, the planer, a plastic trolling paravane will dive deeper the faster it’s trolled. But only up to a point, after which it’ll become unstable and capsize

Jun 14, How Downrigger Planers Work And Just How Deep Can They Get Your Lure Down?

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:39:26 -0400

The performance of downrigger planers is largely dependent on the size of the planer, the speed of the tow and the length, weight and diameter of the downrigger line

Jun 14, Rig A Downrigger To Get Your Trolling Lure Down Really Deep

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:22:14 -0400

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

Jun 14, Fish Hook Removal from Both a Landed Fish and Your Own Flesh

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:19:24 -0400

If you've managed to get a hook embedded in your finger, or some other sensitive body part, one of the following fish hook removal methods will get it out

Jun 14, Fishing Swivels are Either Essential Line Items, or Just Weak Links

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:06:36 -0400

Fishing swivels that don’t rotate easily when under load are a liability. They're nothing more than weak links in your line, and you’d be better off without them

Jun 13, Circle Hooks Look Like They're Not Intended To Catch Anything At All!

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:23:20 -0400

The main feature of circle hooks is their inward-angled point. This makes them the hooks of choice for Catch-and-Release programmes and ideal for use with the drop-back trolling technique

Jun 13, Which Types of Fishing Hooks Should We Sea Anglers Have in Our Tackleboxes?

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:44:30 -0400

The types of fishing hooks that we have to choose from include J hooks, C hooks (circle hooks) and Z hooks, along with doubles and trebles. Here’s how they should be used to best effect

Jun 12, Use A Crimper To Make Connections In Heavy Nylon Fishing Line

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:45:56 -0400

Our usual saltwater fishing knots won't work in heavy mono line, it’s not supple enough. So for this - and in any kind of multi-strand wire line - you'll need to get to grips with a crimper

Jun 12, Tying Fishing Hooks With The Wrong Knots Will Do Nothing For Your Catch Rate!

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:17:14 -0400

Which knots to use for tying fishing hooks to your line depends on the angle of the hook eye and the type of line you want to attach it to. For each of these situations, here's the knot to use

Jun 11, Use The Flemish Eye To Form A Reinforced Loop In Mono Line

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:46:33 -0400

As an alternative to using plastic rig tubing or a miniature thimble, you can make a reinforced loop in mono line with a Flemish Eye

Jun 11, These Leader Knots Are The Ones You Need To Know, And They’re Simple To Tie

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:28:22 -0400

There are two different types of Leader Knots you need to know. One for joining lines of different materials and diameters, and one for similar materials and diameters, and here they are

Jun 11, The Rapala Knot Is The Best Way To Attach Lures To Your Mono Line

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:37:43 -0400

The Rapala Knot creates a loop which enables the lure to behave in an unrestricted, natural way. To tie, it's simplicity itself. First make an overhand knot, then

Jun 11, The Snood Knot Is Used To Attach Hooks With Cranked Eyes To Mono

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:23:22 -0400

The Snood Knot, also known as the Snell Knot, is great for hooks with cranked eyes but less than ideal for hooks that have straight eyes. Try tying one and you'll see why

Jun 11, Use The Haywire Twist To Connect Single Strand Wire To Hooks, Lures And Swivels

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:21:11 -0400

Crimps won’t hold in single-strand wire – you’ll need to learn the Haywire Twist for the connection at the lure and other items of hardware like swivels and hooks

Jun 10, The Dropper Loop is a ‘Stand-Off’ Loop for Paternoster and Jig Rigs

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:43:26 -0400

There are several ways of forming a dropper loop but they are all relatively weak. This version however is one of the strongest

Jun 10, Use The Braid Knot For Attaching Braid Lines To Swivels And Other Hardware

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:09:28 -0400

Braided polyester line accepts a variety of knots, but this one, the braid knot, is particularly suited to it - and its a cinch to tie

Jun 10, The Uni-Knot Is The Most Versatile Of All Fishing Knots

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 03:33:10 -0400

Easy to tie and with a breaking strength only slightly less than the line it is tied in, you can use the Uni-Knot to attach mono line to your terminal tackle and to join two mono lines together

Jun 9, The Albright Knot Is For Connecting Mono Or Braid Line To Single Strand Wire

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 03:26:19 -0400

Crimps won’t hold in single-strand wire. You’ll need to learn the Albright Knot for joining it to your main line, and the Haywire Twist for the connection at the lure

Jun 8, Saltwater Fishing Techniques for Shore Anglers, Boat Anglers and Yachtsmen

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 09:42:30 -0400

These saltwater fishing techniques catch fish. Trolling, jigging, drift fishing, bottom fishing, surf casting. They are all explained here, in detail

Jun 8, Specialised Saltwater Fishing Knots and Crimping Techniques

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 06:08:05 -0400

The following saltwater fishing knots are the ones to use for lines of less than 150lb. For heavier line and all stranded wire, you will need to use crimped connections

Jun 8, Which Patterns Of Fish Hooks Are Best For Your Particular Fishing Techniques?

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 04:12:10 -0400

There are many kinds of saltwater fish hooks are out there, but what are they all for? Not just the usual J hooks, but circle hooks, offset-shank hooks, wide-gap hooks, double hooks and treble hooks

Jun 7, Natural Fishing Baits, And Why You Shouldn't Disregard Artificial Bait

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 13:13:50 -0400

Whilst good, fresh saltwater fishing baits take some beating, artificial bait can be just as effective as the real thing. They look right, feel right, taste right and even smell right

Jun 7, Saltwater Fishing Rods and Reels Must Be Properly Matched for a Balanced Outfit

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 06:12:18 -0400

A quality reel fitted to a quality rod doesn't necessarily make it a quality outfit. Your fishing rods and reels have to be properly matched if you're to get the best out of them, and here’s how

Jun 7, Saltwater Fishing Rods, A Review Of What’s Out There And What To Look For

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 05:56:43 -0400

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?

Jun 7, Your Saltwater Fishing Gear Choice Must Be Made Objectively

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 05:38:31 -0400

Unless you're an expert and know exactly what you are looking for, the bewildering variety of saltwater fishing gear on offer can lead you into making the wrong choices

Jun 7, A Fishing Line Comparison Table for Mono, Fluorocarbon and Braid Lines

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 04:04:49 -0400

Ever wanted a fishing line comparison chart which sets out all the benefitss and disadvantages of these popular line types clearly and objectively? Here’s a table that does just that

Jun 5, The Saltwater Fishing Blog

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 05:06:55 -0400

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Jun 5, Saltwater Fishing Books Like These Are A Rich Source Of Information

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 03:31:32 -0400

These saltwater fishing books deserve a place on any sea angler’s book shelf, or increasingly these days, on his computer, tablet, mobile phone or e-reader device

Jun 4, Saltwater Fishing Boats - Which Type Is Right For You?

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 02:59:36 -0400

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?

Jun 3, Saltwater Fish Identification and How To Get It Right

Mon, 3 Jun 2013 12:43:32 -0400

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

Jun 3, Much Of Cooking Fish Is In The Preparation – And Keeping It Simple

Mon, 3 Jun 2013 05:04:10 -0400

After catching it, despatching it, cleaning it, gutting it, filleting or steaking it, perhaps cooking fish is the easy bit! But you wouldn’t want to spoil it now

Jun 3, Saltwater Boat Fishing Tips, Tackle and Successful Techniques

Mon, 3 Jun 2013 03:46:56 -0400

All about the primary saltwater boat fishing techniques with lures and natural bait – trolling, jigging and bottom fishing – together with the fishing gear appropriate for each one

Jun 2, Deep Sea Fishing Vacations – The Ultimate Reward for Saltwater Fishermen?

Sun, 2 Jun 2013 11:31:00 -0400

We should all reward ourselves from time to time, and for those of us that go saltwater fishing, what better way than with Deep Sea Fishing Vacations?

Jun 2, The Saltwater Fishing Tips That You Really Cannot Afford To Ignore

Sun, 2 Jun 2013 01:45:08 -0400

Ever wondered what separates the expert sea angler from the novice? You won’t find all the answers to that question here, but these saltwater fishing tips will go a long way towards closing the gap.

Jun 1, When Sailboat Cruising A Free Meal Is Usually Available Just Over The Transom

Sat, 1 Jun 2013 13:30:53 -0400

Fish is getting very expensive to buy, but its free when you are sailboat cruising. A simple trolling handline is all you need, together with a little know-how; and you will find that right here

May 30, Ocean Kayak Fishing Is Winning More Enthusiasts Every Day, And Here’s Why

Thu, 30 May 2013 17:06:51 -0400

Is ocean kayak fishing being taken up by kayakers wanting to catch fish or shore anglers wanting to get afloat? Either way, here’s why it’s gaining more and more active followers

May 28, Using Nautical Charts And Tide Tables To Plan A Day's Boat Fishing

Tue, 28 May 2013 08:07:32 -0400

Use nautical charts and tide tables to understand the nature of the seabed on your chosen fishing mark, and the strength and direction of the tidal stream flowing over it. Here is how its done

May 27, Shore Fishing Is Much More Than Just Heaving Your Bait Out As Far As You Can

Mon, 27 May 2013 07:18:52 -0400

Well, it may sometimes help when surfcasting, but shore fishing includes angling from the cliffs, rocky outcrops, from piers and breakwaters, in estuaries and marinas ...

May 26, Saltwater Fishing Tips, Tackle and Techniques

Sun, 26 May 2013 05:04:25 -0400

A fully illustrated information site about saltwater fishing from boat and shore, and on long offshore passages under sail. From bass to barracuda and whiting to wahoo, you'll find it all here

May 22, Artificial Bait? Fish Don't Shy Away From It, So Neither Should We Anglers

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:48:24 -0400

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.

Aug 26, Fishing Hook Sizes from 32 to 20/0 – Making Sense Of The Numbers

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 03:28:19 -0400

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

Jun 29, On-line Fishing Equipment Suppliers Or your Local Fishing Gear Store?

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 01:33:32 -0400

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?

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

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:11:15 -0500

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

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

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:08:31 -0500

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 12:56:47 -0500

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 07:28:44 -0500

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, Ever Wondered How to Use A Downrigger More Efficiently? Here’s How It’s Done

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:22:59 -0500

Fact: If you follow this great advice on how to use a downrigger setup in a slightly different way you will catch more fish – Guaranteed!

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

Fri, 9 Dec 2011 12:58:23 -0500

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, 9 Dec 2011 12:44:39 -0500

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, 9 Dec 2011 09:03:10 -0500

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

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 13:17:00 -0500

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, 4 Dec 2011 11:23:59 -0500

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, 4 Dec 2011 11:17:48 -0500

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, 7 Nov 2011 03:37:39 -0500

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 22, Use Sabiki Bait Rigs To Catch Your Baitfish!

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:15:52 -0400

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 05:18:52 -0400

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 02:45:40 -0400

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 12:08:42 -0400

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 08:49:44 -0400

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 07:35:20 -0400

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

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Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:11:39 -0400

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

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:08:07 -0400

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 05:47:02 -0400

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 08:24:59 -0400

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 08:39:49 -0400

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 10:46:06 -0400

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 whisk your baited rig afar

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

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:45:23 -0400

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 13:45:54 -0400

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

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:22:56 -0400

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, 9 Oct 2011 06:45:10 -0400

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, 8 Oct 2011 02:37:56 -0400

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, 8 Oct 2011 00:31:23 -0400

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, 7 Oct 2011 14:26:25 -0400

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

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 01:55:06 -0400

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.

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Sun, 11 Sep 2011 06:57:56 -0400

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

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:15:37 -0400

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

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 01:44:17 -0400

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 12, Tying a Surf Fishing Rig for Successful Saltwater Fishing

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:54:04 -0400

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, 8 Aug 2011 01:38:11 -0400

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, 7 Aug 2011 06:59:07 -0400

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