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Split Tail Jerk Shad Lures? Use THIS Instead!

We didn’t retire split-tail jerk shads by accident; the Polk County Tweaker solved problems most anglers never noticed. Longer casts, softer entries, and a winter...

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Insider Trading for Lures: The Shortcut Every Angler Wishes They Had

If you’ve ever watched someone catch fish after fish while you stand there wondering why your lure seems to be playing a different sport, this...

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The NEW Winter Bundle (My Go-To Winter Lure Lineup)

When winter hits, DON’T overthink and load up on lures you’ll never use. It comes down to a small set of proven lures that consistently...

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Catching GIANT Reds in Murky Water (Popping Corks vs Plugs)

Joe and I had an amazing trip away from Florida targeting bigs redfish, jacks, and black drum. The video below shows some crazy fishing that...

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Polk County Tweaker Lure Mini-Course [Rigging, Retrieving, & More]

The Tweaker lure is an upgrade to a traditional soft plastic jerk shad. This lesson shows how to rig and retrieve it for max fish catching.

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When Your Game Plan Fails: How To Adjust And Still Catch Fish

We’ve all been there… you study the tides, check the wind, and build the perfect game plan… but once you hit the water, the fish...

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FREE Rigging Cheat Sheet: Top 3 Soft Plastic Mistakes to Avoid

How do you know when to use what lure? Or what weight of a jighead? It has a lot to do with the depth of the water and...

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Nice Trout & Tripletail While Breaking In New Boat [Micro Draft Skiff]

There’s nothing like that very first trip on the water on new boat. And the video below shows the very first time I launched my...

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A COLD Weather HOT Spot? (Plus Live Bait VS Shrimp Lure)

When the water starts to cool, nearshore reefs can become hot spots for migratory fish looking for a warm home… So we met up with Capt....

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Best Lure for Dirty Water This Fall (Simple Change, Big Results)

When the water turns dirty in the fall, the lure you choose matters a lot more than most people realize. Visibility drops, strike zones tighten,...

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4 Must-Have Inshore Lures For Dirty Water & Windy Conditions

Fall fishing can be incredible, but it can also test your patience. Between high tides, strong winds, and dirty water, this time of year can...

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Wade Fishing Low Tide: 4 Key Lessons That Put Us On Fish Fast

It was one of those days… the wind was up, the tide was way out, and we ran into boat issues before we could even...

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Why THIS Flat Produced A Slam (Fishing With Wader Dave)

When you fish with someone like Wader Dave, you learn fast that he doesn’t just find good water, he understands it. This trip was the...

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You’re Using Your Paddletail Lures Wrong [Here’s Why]

Ever wonder why your paddletail just drags through the water instead of kicking like it should? In this quick video, we break down the simple...

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Mullet vs. Slam Shady: Which Actually Catches More Fish?

With our Mullet HD patterns hitting the lineup, I decided to run a fair head-to-head test against the original Slam Shady. Both are proven producers,...

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