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Spinning fishing gear?

Differences between freshwater fishing gear and saltwater fishing gear?

  • I'm moving to texas soon, and will be pretty close to the gulf, and was wondering if it would be worth it to buy some saltwater tackle for shore fishing. Is there any huge ...show more

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    The biggest difference (untill you get into the really big stuff) is that a lot of saltwater reels are mostly stainless or other corrosion resistant stuff. That need can be avoided for shore fishing by just rinsing your gear off afterwards. It becomes a paing if you're doing a lot of offshore boat fishing, but in your case, just rinse stuff off and be happy.

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saltwater gear is usually made bigger, stronger, and more durable for numerous reasons. a good quality freshwater set-up will work in the salt as well if you keep it thoroughly cleansed/rinsed off.

Backwater Charlie

The tackle that is used for freshwater fishing, will usually be sufficient for most saltwater bay fishing, unless you plan on targeting large ( over 15# ) fish

Robert Johns

Everything you have will work for salt water fishing. The only concern is salt water in your real. Rinse it with fresh water as soon as possible after fishing. You could also buy a real made for salt water. Can't really say what types of fish you will catch but it is worth a try.

Rusty Nail

Pretty much freshwater reels dont have to have CRBB (Corrosion resistant ball bearings) because they are not put through the abuse as saltwater reeels

AnthonyY

most of your nicer reels are usable in salt or freshwater.

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