Shore Fishing

For those who want a challenge but do not want the hassle of having to arrange an open ocean charter, shore fishing may be the solution for you. Along the coasts of the ocean, there are hundreds of different type of small and large fish. With a good line and the ability to play the waters, you can get your lures far into the water and have good chances of catching small shark and large fish.

However, there are a few things that you should keep in mind when you are selecting your gear for shore fishing expeditions. If you are planning to do ocean shore fishing, you will need gear suitable for saltwater use. Unlike boat fishing, you may use longer rods to allow for a longer cast, which is needed to get past the breakwater when shore fishing. This gear is typically more expensive than standard gear, but will last longer. If you are only planning on doing ocean shore fishing once or twice a year, you can use your standard freshwater gear, although you can expect it to take some damage from the venture.

The majority of people who participate in shore fishing are typically fishing from the banks of freshwater areas, such as rivers, streams, ponds and lakes. This style of shore fishing is inexpensive, costing less than one hundred dollars to purchase an entire kit suitable for most pond and lake fishing, as well as for most river fishing. However, if you are planning on targeting certain types of freshwater trophy fish, you can expect the costs of your shore fishing gear to drastically increase, as specialized gear is typically more expensive.

One of the benefits to shore fishing for freshwater species of fish is that there are hundreds of different types of fish that nest near the shorelines, making shore fishing an easy way to enjoy fishing. While some of the best fishing holes are only available through boats, all of the prime fly fishing sports are all shore fishing, and can be accessed through trails and by car.

When you are planning on a shore fishing trip, you will want to determine whether or not you will be fly fishing or using a standard spin reel to fish with. Many regions for fly fishing often do not work well for spin fishers, as fly fishing and spin fishing do not often merge well. However, if you are fishing in a remote area, such as Alaska's secluded rivers, fly fishing and spin fishing can be done in the same area as there is ample space.