Salt/Fresh water fishing question.?

Question

I really want to start fishing and I'm new to this and I wanted to know if I should start salt water fishing or fresh water fishing and why?

p.s. i live in maryland.

Answer 1

i belive salt water is easyer to learn ive tryed fresh water and never have any luck caught all my fishys in salt water beside there are more fish in the ocean than a lake better odds of catching something and more variets of fish you said u live in maryland well they have some great blue crabs also so get ya a crab net and a chicken leg tie it on good maybe  a fish hook also on a long stronk string like kite of fishing string threw it out far a syou can and let it sit on bottom floor for a while then gently start to pull it in you will feal a tug pull very slow and when you get it very close to the top stand ready with your crab net they can see you so dont bring the leg op out of water keep about a foot or so down and swoop him into net if it has orange like stuff let it go its a femal ready to lay her eggs and illegal to take the male blue claws are what you want becarfull they bite hard grab for tthe back they cannot reach around to bite you but they can fron the front they make great maryland style crake cakes or just dip in butter salt water is the best clams crabs lobsters oysters fish  

Answer 2

Saltwater fishing, you have the option of charter boast which can show you how to fish, loan you the equipment needed and take you to the right place to catch fish, also simpler baits can be used, whether its artificial or live/dead baits, also ive found the equipment allot cheaper to buy.

Answer 3

salt water fishing you are almost certain to catch a fish or two but then again they are going to be larger. freshwater fishing you are not certain that you are going to catch the fish unless you can think like them and know what they like and most likly the fish you catch on freshwater will be smaller than the fish you catch in saltwater, so i would say go for saltwater but try freshwater too.

Answer 4

You should really start freshwater fishing. Its cheaper and you may decide you don't like it after all. Then there wont be as much money lost

Answer 5

I love saltwater fishing, but I do live in Florida. To me, its enjoyable to get out and target specific species, but still have the possiblilty to catch a wide variety of other things.

If you live close by saltwater, your options of areas to fish and species to target are much greater than fresh water.

Answer 6

All of the details are already out there but freshwater is more challenging..but thats exactly why people do it. Saltwater is too easy, u just throw bait and wait..and ull catch tons of fish..unless thats the way u are, give freshwater a shot

bass not trout

Answer 7

I lived in maryland and the rockfish (or striper) fishing is incredible, you have great crabbing there also. In freshwater the largemouth bass are plentiful and addictive so I can empathize with you. Freshwater is the easiest, now you have to decide bait, lures or both. Live bait is the easiest way to go, however, with lures you are always doing something and it's really exciting to catch a fish on an artificial lure.  Let's review, freshwater & live bait are the easiest. Get a bucket of shiners or minnows and head down to a local lake or river. Fish them about 3 feet under a float and watch your rod. You're gonna catch fish. Tight lines!  

Answer 8

well if you never used a fishing pole before you might want to start out fresh water fishing by some pond...just to get used to casting. otherwise go salt water fishing if you want bigger fish and plus you'll have a better chance of catching something.

Answer 9

I would start out fresh water fishing. The gear is cheaper and in general you can find places to fish from shore and not need a boat. Find someone locally that fishes and ask them to go out with you and show you a few places and give you a few ideas. I personally would start out with a closed face spinning rig and try pan fishing to start.

Fishing is a learned art and you need to spend a lot of time doing it and need a lot of patience. That is why it is called fishing not catching.  

Not sure exactly where  you are  but look around for a conservation club or local fishing club and get to know some of the members and learn from them. The bait or techniques that would work in Northern Wisconsin might not work in Maryland. You can also get good info from your local bait or sporting goods store. Fishermen like to talk and if you are willing to listen you can learn a lot from them.

Remember that it is not always the size of the fish or numbers  but jus the thrill of catching them. A good size panfish in ultra-light tackle can be more thrilling than a world recored bill fish offshort.

Have fun and remember that you need all the correct licenses and read the regulations.

A bad day fishing is better than any day at work.

Work is for people that never learned to fish.