Fishing has evolved together with the human race; it has been an important activity for a very needed resource which is food since the early stone age. With the growth and development fishing became a hobby to many, which led to the development of various kinds of fishing. One such type is Saltwater fishing.

Saltwater fishing can be a thrilling and adventurous experience altogether. With the opportunity to catch an amazing variety of fish and having a fun outing, who won’t be interested in visiting the sea! But do we know what all is needed to have all the fun in an easy way?

Salty water can make the normal equipment corrode faster than usual making you take more care of them. Hence, choosing the right tools will make your fishing experience better and smoother. Also, fishing in the sea involves a huge contribution of the distance factor and the power factor too, considering the size of the fishes in bigger water bodies. There are various stores providing the best fishing gear in India specially made for saltwater angling. High-quality gear does not require much maintenance and can withstand the harsh waters.

Following is what you need to focus on:

1. Rods:

A stronger rod gives you the advantage of catching a huge fish. The length of the rod plays a role too. A longer rod gives you coverage for longer distances and a shorter rod provides you with the strength to catch bigger fish.

Always remember a more powerful rod saves you from being injured as it won’t snap on you. All in all, the power factor matters more over whatever length you prefer. 

2. Reels:

All the factors that affect the choice of a rod pretty much play a role when choosing the right reel. The size of the catch, the type of fishing (using a boat or from land) and more. Always remember to choose a reel that can handle tough situations as it will be the best choice for whichever condition you are in while fishing, prefer spinning reels. Stronger reels also don’t corrode soon, hence will have a longer life. These are easily available in many fishing stores in Goa.

3. Lines:

While we are talking about essential saltwater fishing gear, it will be pointless if we don’t talk about the lines. While the reels and rod do play a major role in angling, the lines have to actually go in the salty water and bear the scorching heat of the sun. Investing in branded and good quality lines and focusing on changing lines frequently, will save you the disappointment of losing your best catch. Monofilament lines have been the go-to for saltwater fishing, you can even choose a braided line. The only difference between these two is that the braided lines are lighter and thinner than monofilament lines, but can hold the same weight as them. The benefit of braided lines being light is that they can be cast much further than the monofilament lines.

4. Nets:

When the fish is now out of the water, its weight will increase with the elimination of the buoyancy factor, putting a strain on the hook and leading to snapping of the line. To avoid this, we can pull it up to the surface using a gaff or a net, this will also bring less damage to the fish.

5. Scissors and pliers:

These are some handy tools when handling major equipment. It will only save you efforts and pain if you use a plier to remove hooks from the catch than using your hands.

6. Knives:

Good quality knives are useful when cutting the bait or cleaning a fish. They also serve as a general tool. Stress on buying one which does not corrode easily with continuous exposure to salty water.

7. Hooks and baits:

The right hook will get you the desired catch. A hook too big for your catch will be avoided by the fish. There are mainly three types of hooks, the J hook, the live bait hook, and the circle hook. The J hook provides a better grip, the live bait hook is designed to hold the bait while it can swim around normally and the circle hook is used in catch and leave fishing. Saltwater fishing gives off the best vacation vibes, and you will not want to miss the opportunity when you get one. So, when in Goa, do not forget to hop on a boat headed to the sea with the best equipment out there!

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