Saltwater Vs Freshwater

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Which is better, Saltwater or Freshwater fishing

Saltwater
15
75%
Freshwater
5
25%
 
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Saltwater Vs Freshwater

Post by Mattblack » Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:24 pm

Like to hear the pro's and con's of each as well

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Re: Saltwater Vs Freshwater

Post by Sebb » Wed Sep 25, 2019 1:03 pm

Hard to choose, each has its own good.
Salt for a feed and fish fight harder.
Fresh for a bit of adventure. Walk hike fish bushy places finding pristine waters for trout.
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Re: Saltwater Vs Freshwater

Post by Texas » Wed Sep 25, 2019 1:32 pm

Doughnuts come in many shapes, sizes, appearances & flavours
But, they are all still doughnuts
(bush boy)Gra

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Re: Saltwater Vs Freshwater

Post by Mattblack » Wed Sep 25, 2019 1:56 pm

Saltwater ruins all your gear.
Freshwater has smaller, tasteless fish compared to saltwater.

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Re: Saltwater Vs Freshwater

Post by happyfriggincamper » Wed Sep 25, 2019 2:01 pm

Fresh - scenery, adventure, can drink it, accessibility to quality fishing not always dependent on a boat

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Re: Saltwater Vs Freshwater

Post by fishnut » Wed Sep 25, 2019 4:49 pm

:rf:
happyfriggincamper wrote:
Wed Sep 25, 2019 2:01 pm
Fresh - scenery, adventure, can drink it, accessibility to quality fishing not always dependent on a boat
While fishing i rather drink beer :rf: :rf:

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Re: Saltwater Vs Freshwater

Post by ChrisTaylor » Wed Sep 25, 2019 4:52 pm

For a lot of people the answer would largely depend on proximity, surely. If you live a couple of hours from the nearest stretch of shore or estuary, but have a decent river or lake nearby, then would seal the deal.

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Re: Saltwater Vs Freshwater

Post by gregmaka » Wed Sep 25, 2019 5:12 pm

Good question MATTBLACK i don't favor one or the other,so 50/50 i suppose.Camping and fresh water fishing go very well together especially eating your catch by a campfire in the evening. I did both as a kid so now you are reminding me that i need to plan a trip to Murchison or Eildon that i have not done in years.

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Re: Saltwater Vs Freshwater

Post by rb85 » Wed Sep 25, 2019 5:37 pm

I enjoy both equally to be honest. This season I hope to get the fly rod out for trout and bass, fish lures for bass and maybe do a trip or two to northern vic for cod.

Saltwater I love too squid whiting gummies and snapper close to home a short drive for lure fishing for EPS and some great offshore sport fishing.

Fisherman who limit themselves are missing out. I want to do as much as I can and think I’m capable.

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Re: Saltwater Vs Freshwater

Post by cheaterparts » Wed Sep 25, 2019 8:51 pm

Must say I prefer Salt Water and do almost all my fishing from the kayak as most here know

of cause I fish for all the local species in the bays - Whiting - Gummies and others - we also head north and have done South West Rocks - Scotts Head and Coffs Harbour
last trip pulling both a long tail Tuna and Cobia onto the yak was a buzz and hard to match with any fresh water species

going to try to get more Off Shore in both here in Vic and up along the NSW coast in the near future -
My kayak PBs
Gummy shark 128 Cm - Elephant fish 85 Cm - Snapper 91 Cm - KG Whiting 49 Cm - Flathead 55 Cm - Garfish 47 Cm - Silver Trevally 40 Cm - Long Tail Tuna 86 Cm - snook 64 Cm - Couta 71 Cm - Sth Calamari 44 Cm hood - Cobia 117 cm


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