Saltwater fishing requires a lot of tackle and gear. Unlike freshwater angling, where you may be able to get by with only a handful of items, saltwater fishing requires more! The type of saltwater fishing and targeted fish will come into play, but for the most part you will need some standard essentials that I feel should always be with you. For this piece, let's take a look at what KastKing offers up for saltwater anglers, and what I feel is needed in your tackle box, boat, or in your car for bridge and pier fishing.

Pliers & Scissors

If there is one single item every saltwater angler needs in his box, it's a pair of pliers. Pliers come in all shapes and sizes: split ring, needle nose, stubby, cutters and more. And, to add to the pliers, you also need scissors! KastKing offers a wide array of pliers and scissors.For me I like two items that fit my saltwater fishing to a "T": the new Ti-Forge Titanium Pliers and the Micro-Gila. Add in the Paradox 6-inch fishing scissor, and you have all the tools you will need to cut hooks, change out trebles, de-hook fish, cut line, and even cut bait like crabs and some of the newer artificial baits by Fishbites and Berkley.

Fillet and Bait Knife

Every angler needs a knife! There are two kinds of knives where saltwater fishing is concerned:

• The fine-tuned fillet knife to turn your catch into a succulent dinner after a day on the water.

• The bait knife that aids with cutting baits to make sure you have a successful day.

For the fillet knife, the KastKing Speed Demon Pro 9-inch Fillet Knife is my go-to for cleaning fish. Add in the Paradox Fishing Tool Combo, and you have the fillet knives and a solid bait knife of 5-inches. I love that it comes with a sharpening steel, making a quick sharpen in between fillets quick and easy.The 9-inch Speed Demon Pro Fillet knife is a great all-around cutter for perfect fillets on all sizes of fish. 

Scale

In today's world of catch and release fishing, anglers always want to know — for bragging rights mostly — how much their catch weighed. Some saltwater fishing tournaments now have catch and release formats where a length and weight is needed. Once again, KastKing has got you covered in the fishing scale department.

If you are like a lot of anglers I know they hate batteries, you can opt for the ToughTide USB Charging Fishing Scale. I have also checked the scale for accuracy against dumbbell weights and it was dead on. The scale has a comfortable handle, easy to store weights, and a solid lip gripper to hold the fish while weighing. The lip grip boasts a 49-inch scale, so measuring your catch is pretty easy too.Weight that trophy, then release her to fight another day. 

Tackle Bag

Every angler needs a tackle bag of some form. Whether you are a jetty jockey, beach fisherman, or fish from party, charter, or private boats, chances are, unless you own your own boat, you will want to bring tackle along on every trip.

For jetty, beach, and party/charter boats, you definitely need a good tackle bag. KastKing has done a great job where tackle bags are concerned. You can get small waist style up to huge carry bags. Some have rod holders too.I use one specific tackle bag for all my needs, except surf fishing. For surf fishing I use a BaitSpace Fishing Tackle Backpack. However, for all other saltwater fishing, I like the Medium Hoss Fishing Tackle Bag. This bag is just big enough to carry pretty much anything I need, but also not overbearing to carry or store while fishing.

Terminal Tackle & Lures

Terminal tackle is another one of the must-have items for saltwater fishing — obviously. How much terminal tackle you carry depends on what you are planning.

For me, as I do mostly inshore light tackle, I’ll carry some pre-tied rigs, egg sinkers from 1/4 to 4 ounces, barrel swivels, snaps, leader material — fluorocarbon and monofilament. On the lure side, I keep it geared towards what I am targeting and have several pre-made KastKing HyperSeal Waterproof Tackle Boxs at the ready to swap out.

Livewell

Sure, a livewell is quite easy on a private boat, but what about in other areas? Most anglers I know have a basic bubble system at the ready.

A bubble system (aerator) will keep the majority of smaller baits alive for several hours. Baits like killies, shrimp, eels, peanut bunker are a breeze, but if you plan on using big baits — large bunker, or a lot of baits — two to three dozen greenbacks — you will need a higher-powered livewell system, and might opt for one with a recirculating pump.

Foul Weather Gear

I do not care if it is a bright sunny day — anglers should always carry a set of foul weather fishing pants and jacket. In fact, some anglers I know, myself included, will always have foul weather pants on regardless of the weather or temperature.

KastKing offers three sets of foul weather gear:

1. The Deflektor — the high-end jacket and bibs for every imaginable weather Mother Nature could throw at you.

2. HydroSense Essential — a mid-line option, great attributes, will keep you dry, but in really cold weather, you may need extra layers underneath.

3. AquaLite — great to have on the boat, in the truck, or if you want to keep tight on the budget.Every angler should carry a foul weather set-up. Even on bright sunny days, pop up storms can appear out of nowhere. 

Saltwater fishing is a lot of fun, and being prepared is a good idea. KastKing has virtually everything you need for your next saltwater adventure. Check it out, then hit the water for a great day of action.