An experienced outdoorsman, Conan Hunsaker enjoys taking his children on fishing trips to catch freshwater trout. When he has the opportunity, Conan Hunsaker also participates in saltwater fishing.
The major distinction between saltwater and freshwater fishing centers on the types of fish one is likely to catch. Freshwater sport may occur in a river, tributary, stream, lake, or pond, where a 16-pound fish is considered a large catch. Larger fish are known to live in freshwater habitats, however; one of the heaviest freshwater catfish ever caught exceeded 640 pounds.
Saltwater fishing, on the other hand, typically takes place on the ocean, which is a much more expansive and complex habitat than freshwater systems. Therefore, saltwater environments can support a greater range of life, from the tiniest plankton to the largest animal on Earth, the blue whale. Fishermen may decide to focus on smaller fish when on saltwater, but they may also take the opportunity to fish for species like blue marlin, an animal that weighs nearly a ton.
Because saltwater fishing has different demands than freshwater, the equipment differs as well. Fishing for marlin, for example, requires specialized rods capable of supporting very long lines and withstanding much greater force than the average freshwater reel. Equipment also requires greater upkeep due to the corrosive properties of saltwater.
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