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  Saltwater fishing is nothing like freshwater fishing. To begin with, saltwater fishing takes significantly stronger and heavier tackle and equipment than that used by freshwater fishermen.   Let's dive right in.   What's Required to go Saltwater Fishing   There are several categories of saltwater fishing discussed in this article.   Light to Medium Category   For starters, there is the light to medium saltwater fishing category. This includes fishing for certain species such as Snook, Redfish and Spotted Sea Trout.   These fish and others in this category are typically caught in bays and other similar estuaries. Also included in this category would be inshore fish such as the Pompano.   If you are saltwater fishing for these...

  Having the right fishing gear is essential for success. There is absolutely nothing more frustrating than spending an entire day fishing without catching any fish. I finally discovered this truth after way too many days spent fishing without results.   Let's dive right in.   Getting the Right Fishing Gear   I never really thought about the gear I was using and how that might affect my results. I thought instead about everything else. I changed sides of a lake or I changed lakes all together. I gave up my small boat for a day and tried fishing from the shore instead.   I fished in the morning, at noon, and at night. Now I know that the best...