This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to catch your first saltwater fish, including: choosing the right type of fishing, selecting beginner-friendly gear, understanding tides, finding productive fishing locations, following local regulations, staying safe on the water, and avoiding the common mistakes that prevent many beginners from having success
Fitch, based on the design of the Zebco 860. c1960's
The backwaters of Shark River in New Jersey come to mind as a place where anglers like to cast-and-let-fish-eat
Many times the bite is so subtle that if you are hopping it, you will feel that resistance each time it hops, and when you don't feel it is your indication of a bite. He imparts short hops with his jig and lets it sit for 3 to 6 seconds before the next hop to give lethargic bass a chance to swim up to the lure and eat it
Crossed wraps and friction during tightening can weaken or deform the line near the connection