Instructions
- 1 Decide what kind of fish you are hoping to catch in the ocean. The kind of fish you are after will determine the kind of tackle you will need to bring on your ocean fishing trip. Different kinds of ocean fish like different kinds of lures just like fresh water fish and there are also different methods for catching certain kinds of ocean fish.
2 Choose a good quality salt water fishing rod. Fishing in the ocean requires a heavier, longer, and thicker rod than fresh water fishing requires. Not only are you going to be fishing in stronger currents, but the fish you will be catching are much larger and stronger than those found in fresh waters. An ocean fishing rod needs to be resistant to the corrosive salt in the water so choose a rod that is made out of a corrosion resistant material. Some good materials for an ocean fishing rod are graphite, fiberglass, aluminum, stainless steel, and wood. Do not use a rod that is made of several different kinds of metals as one part could wear out faster than the rest.
3 Choose a good salt water fishing line for fishing in the ocean. Ocean fishing line should be thick and strong, usually made of monofilament. You need a line that can stand up to the fight that your ocean fish is going to give you once it is hooked. Buy fishing line that is specifically made for ocean fishing.
4 Get some good salt water sinkers specifically made for ocean sinking. With the rough current and deep waters you need a sinker that is larger and heavier than traditional freshwater sinkers. There are different kinds of sinkers available whether you are trolling or just drifting on the ocean.
5 Choose the right kind of lure for ocean fishing. Different kinds of fish prefer different lures so do some research on your target fish. For example, a sea trout will pounce on a heavy, chugging lure while sea salmon will prefer a hook packed with roe.
6 Be sure to wear some good fishing gloves with a non-slip grip when ocean fishing. You will want to protect your hands when you are fighting the big ones and have a good enough grip that you won't lose your pole. Have a large net on hand also to help bag the fish when it gets close enough. Have a good knife on hand in case you need to cut your lure from the fish or rig a new line. Enjoy!
