Fishing Reports, Saltwater Reports, Sport Fishing Charters, Salt Water Fishing Articles and Resources

Saltwater fishing reports posted by saltwater charters, guides and everyday anglers. Find out what's biting or what lures are hot right now. Stay one step ahead of fish and check out our daily updated Saltwater fishing reports. Post your own reports and keep your fellow anglers informed on what fish are biting. Also share a little know how by using our saltwater fishing reports submission form to post some saltwater tips. At Fintalk we encourage you to post reports so all Fin Talk anglers can get information that will help them have a successful day on the water. Whether it's striper, marlin, or tuna, if you have a report you can post it right here on FinTalk saltwater fishing reports.
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Saltwater Fishing Articles

Whatever current recreational outdoors sports issues are we will bring you headlines that sportsmen find interesting. For instance, our saltwater fishing articles are based on a wide range of topics from recent fishin records to fish re-stocking efforts. These are important topics you can be informed about when you checkout Fintalk.com's saltwater fishing articles and sportsmen's news!
Saltwater Fishing Articles

What’s the right type of Boating Education?: Feb. 26, 2005 What is the right type of boating education? I’ve been asked this question many times over the years. This is one of those questions that are hard to answer. By Wayne Spivak

"Catching Sea Mullet": Feb. 26, 2005 Fishing Articles by Joe Malat, a proven authority on surf fishing and North Carolina's Outer Banks! By Joe Malat

Wanna Fish Port Sulphur? You Gotta Know What You're Doing!: Feb. 26, 2005 If you're leaning toward spending the whole weekend on the water catching speckled trout, I'm here to tell you that it can be done By Frank Davis

Get Ready For the Trout: Feb. 26, 2005 Both of these trout species can be caught in the same places, using the same bait or lures and at the same time of the year. By Capt. Jim Hammond

Springtime Speckled Trout Fever: Feb. 16, 2005 Springtime speckled trout fishing fever is an addiction only the hardcore speck angler can relate to. It's the time of year that offers speckled trout anglers the opportunity to land a real wall-hanger. By Jerry LaBella

Mardi Gras Sheepshead Filling In For Trout and Reds at Cocodrie: Feb. 13, 2005 If going to the parades is not on your agenda for this weekend, or even for Fat Tuesday, I can tell you first-hand that you might want to parade on over to Cocodrie for a mid-winter fishing trip. By Frank Davis

Cold Water Reds Stacked On The Marsh At Golden Meadow: Feb. 13, 2005 If you're hankering for a real fight with some bully-size redfish this weekend then...... By Frank Davis

Marine Weather Reports

This forecast is for serious anglers who want to be in-the-know. With marine weather Reports including buoy data observations you get water temperatures, wave heights, intervals between swells, AND you can also get an extended marine forecast for the entire Atlantic Ocean and the entire Pacific Ocean. Whether its for recreational anglers, commercial fishermen, or saltwater fishing charters Fintalks marine weather reports will give you important weather data before you launch. Don't put lives at risk, get updated marine weather reports before you leave the dock.
Marine Weather Reports
Buoy Data Observations

Fishing Knots

Been tying that same old fisherman's knot over and over for every species? The fisherman's knot, also known as a clinch knot is a good knot but not for every situation. Different species and different situations call for different fishing knots. Tuna fisherman need have little interest in knots used by trout fisherman, who, in turn, uses knots that are not necessarily suitable for bream fisherman. All sportsmen should have at least 3 or 4 fishing knots in their arsenal that they can quickly tie.

Likewise you should feel confident in your knot and know that it won't come loose when you hook a big daddy? See our knot library for detailed instructions on tying fishing knots. Why take chances losing lunkers because you had a granny knot? We have numerous knots to choose from and whether it's a snell knot, bimini twist, or offshore swivel knot, we have know how on these and many more knots for you. Also some basic must know knots for the boat.
Fishing Knots

Saltwater Tide Predictions *NEW

NEW and UPDATED ! So you have your marine weather reports and your sportfishing trip is a go. Now you need your saltwater tidal predictions for that extra edge so your trip will be successful. Your buddies said they hit the striped bass on the end of the out going tide. When is high tide or slack tide even? No matter what region you fish we have saltwater tide predictions for your area.
Tidal Predictions

Sea Surface Temperatures for Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf Coastal regions. As long as there isn't cloud cover you can get daily Sea Surface Temperatures. AND coming SOON we will have a completely updated version of Sea Surface Temperature charts that will have GPS, Navigation, & Long/Lat capabilities!
Sea Surface Temperatures

Get fish and game regulations for all 50 states. Use these resources to access your states fish and game sites to find important information, including when open season on certain fish species begins or ends and what the minimum sizes and daily bag limits are. In addition to state regulations you can learn fun fish and game information such as current saltwater records and what angler holds the current record for the fish common to your area whether it is flounder, redfish, or marlin.
Fish and Game Resources

Identify unknown species or simply learn more facts about species you recognize like flounder or rockfish. Check out our Fish Identification and learn feeding habits, swim range, ideal temperature and other fast facts about fish species that roam our North American Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Use our fish species database to learn about a variety of fish species.