can these be used in salt water for surf fishing?
1862033
I'm not sure I'd want to go out in the surf with one of these. Think of it as a float tube with a [narrow, 16"] floor. It would be fine in a tidewater bay I think.
1222200
I would not use it for deep sea fishing. Being a two piece and a little light, it just won't hold up to big fish. It is okay for light pier and surf fishing.
650913
Yes... That's what I use them for. There good for both salt and freshwater.
1321075
I do not remember, however, I have used them in salt water for two seasons with no issues.
1001831
I've never used it saltwater fishing but I would think it would work fine because you are using it on the hook and not the fish.
1688533
I have not tried it on the deep salt water yet. I will be going deep salt water fishing in a couple of months.
2249104
Yes, but it is designed for freshwater. You should probably get a more sturdy reel for saltwater fishing.
1469562
I bought these for use in south Fla salt water. They're stainless with plastic grips. They seem rust-free, but it's only been a few months. Rinse with fresh water if you can to prevent surface pitting. Line cutting is no problem. They might be a little short for removing swallowed hooks on larger fish. Tip of pliers is notched for split ring manipulation, but teeth further along will grab hooks. Nice lanyard. Good luck. Hope this post is not too late.
369880
Thanks for your inquiry. To keep the item long life, we do not recommend you use the item in salt water.
294918
I have used it in brackish water and fresh water. It may be too light for heavier salt water use. I consider it as light tackle. Good action and lightweight. Good for casting extended periods. materials in rod would hold up to salt water environment.
416362
I have never used it in salt water, I suppose it could be used, my first thought would be the same as fishing reels. When I use rods and reels in salt water I always make an effort to clean and flush with fresh water prior to storing them. The metal frame would certainly be exposed to salt water, and would rust if neglected. The pontoons would fair much better, but would clean them as well after use in salt water.
1907667
Personally i don't think this knife is meant to be taken into salt water. You probably could, but i think there are better options out there.
1864980
It could be, you will need to change your reel. This reel is not for salt water use.
1876128
Probably not. It's my understanding that salt water reels are generally bigger and strong enough you could tow a car if you set the drag high enough. This reel, while great, has a plastic spool and plastic gears inside so I would not trust it with some of the larger stronger salt water fish. I wouldn't be concerned about saltwater touching the reel itself because sure, you could just rinse it off, but I have also gotten sand in this thing and it has been fine so that isn't the issue, it's that this reel is not strong enough to handle ocean fish.
1962564
Yes this is very good for surf fishing. You might want to change the line to a heaver line say 20 or 25 LBS depending on what you are fishing for.
258047
Typically this pontoon is used in lakes and rivers but if you could get past the surf I would think you could fish salt water. Personally I think the bigger the water the bigger the vessel so ply safe.
1682155
The Fly Fishing Outfit I ordered from Wright McGill was a light weight set up for freshwater trout, not sure if they make a set up for Saltwater but this particular rig might be appropriate for shallow surf fly fishing with a heavy leader.