Saltwater Fishing Gear
One of the biggest questions we get asked from fishermen is can we give them any tips on finding the best saltwater fishing gear available for beginners. With so many different products available on the market we understand that it can be overwhelming when you visit a huge fishing store.We compiled this list of must haves for beginners and professionals alike that should help you become a better fisherman and make things alot easier when you hit the water. Of course this is just our recommendations and there could be other products out there that you may want to purchase in the future. Now lets get down to business and discuss the gear we think are the most beneficial to beginners and pros alike.
Saltwater Fishing Gear: Rods and Reels -
We recommend these manufactures for their excellent quality and reliablity: Abu Garcia, Avet, Daiwa, Eagle Claw, Martin, Master – Fishing – Tackle, Normark, Okuma, Penn, Pflueger, Quantum, Shakespeare, Shimano, Tica, and Zebco. There are three different types that you will find and they include - Conventional Type, Spinning Type, and Casting Type. Depending on your application pick one of these that works the best for you. These rods and reels come in many different sizes and strengths so be sure to apply the type of saltwater fishing you will be doing when you purchase.
Saltwater Fishing Gear: Boats -
These boats are either flat bottom, or V bottom and depend on the application. Flat bottom boats are used when you are fishing coastal waterways, and the V bottoms are used primarily for deep sea fishing. The different types include center console, cuddy cabin, and closed bow runabouts. We recommend these manufactures for their excellent quality and reliablity: Albemarle Boats Inc., Blue Fin, Boston Whaler, Carolina Skiff, and Contender Boats.
Saltwater Fishing Gear: Marine Electronics -
If you own a boat then you definately must have the best electronics available if you want to catch lots of fish and stay safe at the same time. We recommend these manufacturers for their excellent quality and reliablity: Raymarine, Garmin, Lowrance, and Magellan. They offer what we consider the best money can buy in regards to Chartplotters, GPS Units, and Fishfinders.
Saltwater Fishing Gear: Downriggers
For the best downriggers available in our opinion we recommend you try these manufacturers: Scotty, Penn Reels, Cannon Products, Zwing, and Big Jon Trolling Systems. These tried and true downriggers are some of the best we have found and offer superior quality and reliablity.
Saltwater Fishing Gear: Lures -
Here is a brief break down of the best manufacturers of salwater fishing lures in our opinion: Abaco, Williamson Lures, Moldcraft Lures, iLand Lures, Black Bart Lures, and Bloody Point Baits.
We hope these tips have been helpful for the beginners out there who want to try saltwater fishing and need the right kind of gear.