Inshore fishing in St. Petersburg waters that are closer to the land, but still require a boat. The best inshore fishing spots are the shallower waters near the shore, as well as estuaries and bays as well as saltwater rivers, mangroves, flats, and other coastal areas. These areas are teeming full of a variety of game fish that are just waiting to be caught. You’ll need a fishing rod and reel as well as a tackle box.
Basic Tackle Requirements
You need the right tackle to attract the fish, pulling it in and getting it into the boat. Your casting will be affected if your line weight or tackle is too heavy. You’ll lose fish if you use too little tackle. After you have the basic equipment, you can experiment with different tackles to suit your preferences.
Rod and Reel
Inshore anglers usually start with a medium power rod that is between 7 and 7 1/2 feet long. This length of the rod will give you enough length to make your casts accurately while still giving you a balance between strength and sensitivity. The reel you choose should have enough line capacity and be resistant to saltwater. The 2500-3500 series would be a good choice.
Does the Tackle Box Matter?
You want something small and waterproof when you’re fishing in shallow inland water. Slim tackle trays are organized with many compartments and are great for kayaks or boats that have limited space. The tray-style boxes allow you to see everything clearly, with many compartments in different sizes. This keeps your lures and hooks organized. A tackle box that’s waterproof and sealed is useful if you happen to drop your box overboard.
Live Bait or Lure?
Inshore anglers have to decide on the type of bait. Many inshore anglers are staunch proponents of live bait and will go to great lengths to catch it themselves. However, others insist that knowing how lures work inshore can increase your success rate exponentially.
Your tackle box is largely devoted to the choices you make based on the type of bait and fish you are targeting.
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