Salt water fishing is more expensive than fresh water fishing. If you're planning on fishing for marlin, your fishing pole is going to cost more than a pole used to catch trout. You're going to need stronger line, a bigger net, and even your bait is going to cost more. If you like fishing from a boat, salt water can wreak havoc on a boat. Applying products like CorrosionX should be done after every outing. Letting salt water sit in your motor's cooling system is not a good idea, so you will have to flush your system after every outing.

However, if you want to plan a once-in-a-lifetime fishing trip, then salt water fishing on the ocean might be the way to go. You can hire a professional to take you on a guided trip and they will supply you with all the fishing tackle you need. It's more exciting to catch a marlin than a largemouth bass, and it certainly makes a better photo when you're standing next to a marlin.

For the beginner or the average American living in the heartland, fresh water fishing is just more feasible. If you don't live on or near the coast, salt water fishing can be a real inconvenience. It really boils down to where you live and what you want. Some people get bored with fresh water fishing and want more of a challenge, so they try salt water fishing. Some people like the simplicity of going to the local reservoir and catching a few trout.