Freshwater fishing, is it pretty much the same as saltwater, cept for equipment?

saltwater fish have teeth for the most part. You need a steel leader.

Although there are some similarities, there are many, many, differences - but in my opinion it has to do more with the species you are targeting. For example, you’re not going to use the same techniques for catfish as you would largemouth bass.

However, fishing for saltwater calico bass is very similar to fishing for freshwater largemouth bass.

The basic’s are the same it is just the tackle that has the differences and some not totally different.

How are things going hope all is well!

The 2 people ahead of me hit the nail on the head My vote goes to lanceneumeyer.

Here are the MAIN differences between fresh & saltwater fishing (IMHO):

#1. Tidal influence- Although you may contend with some wind-driven current or natural stream-induced current in freshwater fishing, you never contend with a 4-8 FT tidal change. In saltwater, habitat that was fish-able and productive 2 hours ago can be DRY! (lol)

If there is ONE thing you MUST learn as a saltwater fisherman it is how tides affect the fish you are pursueing. Freshwater fish rarley “move around” as much as saltwater fish do.

#2. Over the years I have noticed that (generally) saltwater fish aren’t as “picky” about lure color as your average Brook Trout, Bass, Crappie, Etc.

#3. Average “size” of saltwater fish is almost ALWAYS bigger than fresh-water fish.
(Obviously, I’m talking about “near-shore/inshore” saltwater fish. Average Off- shore fish are huge compared to freshwater fish.)

IMHO, “tidal influence” is the biggest difference.

Hope this helps ya Stil? Hows the saltwater fishing coming? Caught any Reds, Snook, Trout, Etc?

UPDATE: Freshwater fishing in FLA can be easy & hard.

Your originally from Illinios aren’t you? I lived in FLA most of my life and recently moved to MN. The fishing in freshwater here in MN is TOTALLY different! Because the winters are so bad here, when you fish a lake, pond, stream, Etc. the DEPTH of said lake, pond Etc has to be AT LEAST 8-10 Ft,(due to freezing).
In FLA, you can fish a 4 ft ditch and catch a 10 lb Bass! (lol)

Here’s a hint: If you want to catch some BIG Bass and get away from the Pro-Bass crowds try looking for saltwater creeks that “slowly” become freshwater streams. Saltwater “brackish” creeks hold bigger fish because there is more “forage” for them to eat, (crawdad, shiner, mullet, shrimp, pogey, Etc.)!
I’m fixin to give ya a “Honey-hole” name of a creek: “Pellicer Creek” near Marineland. Drop your kayak/canoe in near the US 1 bridge. Try to fish it at the end of a drought period when it’s raining. In 1 day I caught 5 over 5LB’s and 1 near 8lbs. I fished this creek regular and it never let me down. The best part was , If I got tired of catching freshwater Bass, I’d use my trolling motor and go downstream to catch Reds. (At the time I had a 17FT canoe rigged out with trolling motor, seats, fishfinder, Etc. I caught more fish from that “skinny water” canoe than any of the larger boats I’ve had through the years!) If you want to catch FISH in FLA a canoe or kayak will get you into mo’ better places than a Ranger! That is a fact!

If your really interested in FLA freshwater fishing buy and “consume” Larry Larsons books.

Good luck!

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