Sea angling has a steady crowd of followers. Sea anglers are basically a different kind of fisher. Indeed, the vast majority of them are people who live not too far from the coast, but it’s not just them. Anyone can often overcome a considerable distance, to feel the smell of seawater and a breath of sea breeze on the face once again. It may seem strange to some people, but quite a few of sea anglers have never fished in freshwater! And it is not a small portion by any margin. Although to be truthful, there are many people who’ve only ever been fishing in freshwater as well.

 The advantage of beach casting is the undoubtedly easy availability of this method. You do not need to own or even rent a boat, you can fish in waders or even from land – which works more than fine in at shallow seas. That kind of technique is ideal for carp fishing.

Surfcasting Fishing Rod

Surfcasting is an excellent fishing method for those who want to get a taste of sea fishing but cannot go on a cruise for some reason, be it a tight budget or health issues. Unfortunately, beach fishing is not without disadvantages. Fish, especially seawater fish, do not always bite near the shore, and you can’t have bridge piers or breakwater available to you everywhere. That is why you need something to compensate for that disadvantage.

When selecting a fishing rod, pay attention to the length of the throw. Of course, the casting distance does not only depend on the rod itself but also on the angler’s skills, fishing technique, or weather conditions. But I can’t really help you with those three things, especially the weather, that’s why I’m focusing on the fishing rod only.

Beachcasting rods are characterized by high power. That kind of power is not needed to pull the fish, because, with the typical target fish, a light fishing rod would do the job. But you need that power to cast large weights along with large lures over a long distance. Of course, several other hardware aspects will affect your performance, but power is more important.

You need something that you can use to cast the bait as far as 500 feet. It’s an impressive distance, and you need a rod with a casting weight of up to 7oz to be able to cast that far.

Lighter fishing rods work better and have better dynamics. The length of the rod for beach fishing is less critical, but it should be around 12 feet or more. It won’t help you to improve the casting distance, but it will help you keep the line above the water.

When it comes to the material of the rods, some anglers who practice surfcasting prefers softer fiberglass rods, which are perfect for near the shoreline. However, if you are focused on long casts, a light and rigid carbon fiber fishing rod would be the best option for you.

Boat Fishing Rod

 When preparing for a cruise on a fishing boat, you do not need a fishing rod longer than 8 feet. And, it can actually be a lot shorter than that. What I’m trying to say, is that the length of the rod isn’t important at all for boat fishing.

For boat fishing, other parameters come to the forefront. A light fishing rod will suffice for shallow water and a more massive rod for deeper water.

A saltwater trolling rod is a lot more like a power-up option of typical bait casting pole.  It features a spool that’s mounted on top of the rod and has a tremendous back-lash capacity.  What you need from the rod is the ability to handle massive fish biting the cure.

Dedicated vs. Universal

Of course, you do not need to buy a dedicated sea ​​rod if you intend to fish at the beach of a shallow bay just 2-3 times a year when you go on vacation. You might as well use a universal rod for spinning another fishing techniques, as long as the rod’s parameters are more or less within the optimum. On the other hand, boat owners who offer cod fishing trips also usually provide the equipment, for a fee, so you do not even have to own your own fishing rod if that’s what you have planned.

However, if you live at a bay or something like that, and you want to fish from the beach more than a few times a year,  you should invest in s decided sea ​​rod. They are stronger and more durable, so they will not be damaged by the first strong wave. A sea fishing rod is overloaded often and is designed to handle that. A sea fishing rod is adequately stiff and massive. Besides, such rods are adapted to contact with salt water, which undoubtedly enhances their durability and contributes to the aesthetic appearance.

Sea Fishing Reel

The first thing you should decide before choosing a sea fishing rod is What kind of reel you’re going to use. There can be no compromises here. If you want the gear to serve you for a few seasons, you cannot save on reels.

As with the rods, we can purchase a decent product that will cost you quite a bit. Or, you can buy something cheaper, but such a reel won’t last, and you will not make too many casts with it before it breaks. A reel with a fixed spool is a great solution used by many beach anglers.

Maintenance

I have a few important things to say regarding the maintenance of fishing gear and tackle, be it rods, reels, lures, lines or other terminal tackle.

After fishing, make sure to wash the equipment under running water to get rid of salt, which will inevitably destroy it, even if the gear is sea waterproof. Remember, salt is corrosive. I wash my equipment after every fishing session at sea, regardless of how late I come back from the trip and how tired I am. By doing so, I am prolonging the lifespan of my gear, and thus, save money.