Artifical Lure Tips

Here is the homepage for tutorials, reviews, tips, and how-to’s with artificial lures!

Be sure to check out the mini-courses for each style of artificial lure! Presentation comes first before everything else. A $2 lure can work just as well as a $20 if it’s fished correctly

Why Is Buoyancy Important For The Best Lure Presentation?

Knowing a lot about your lure will grant you the ability to present it perfectly to predatory fish. Both buoyancy and weight play a role in...
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The Best Baitfish For Inshore Fishing & How To Match The Hatch

Do you love to inshore fish year-round? You'll want to know what baits are predominant in your area based on season and then you need to...
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The Rapala Skitter Walk Topwater Lure Review (Pros, Cons, & Tactics)

Have you used the Rapala Skitter Walk topwater lure? It's one of the best lures to walk-the-dog and fire up the fishing but there is one...
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The Best Tactics For Wade Fishing Tidal Creeks (To Catch Inshore Slams)

Do you love to wade or bank fish around tidal creeks? It can be a ton of fun for the whole family if you know the areas to target, what you...
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The Most Consistent & Versatile Shrimp Lure Ever Made?

Is this the best shrimp lure ever made? The versatility of this shrimp lure to catch BIG fish inshore, nearshore, and offshore is quite...
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The Best Way To Store Your Soft Plastic Lures (And What NOT To Do)

Have you had your soft plastic lures ruined before because of improper storage? It's a mess and wastes a ton of money but if you don't put...
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How To Catch Bass On The Best Saltwater Lures (Line, Rigs & Tactics)

Can you use the same inshore setup and lures for bass that you use for redfish, snook, and trout? If you know which lures to use and where...
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The 3 Lures You Need To Catch Early Fall Inshore Slams

We'll be making the transition soon from summer to early fall and that means BIG baits! So you'll want to make sure your lures match the...
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How To Catch Big Sharks On Topwater Lures (And Best Rigging)

If you've never caught sharks on topwater lures, you aren't living! It's is such an adrenaline rush and tons of fun, but if you don't use...
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The Best Lure To Use For Catching Bonnethead Sharks On The Flats

If the bite is slow for trout and reds during the summer, a fun thing to do is target bonnethead sharks on the flats. But you need the...
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This Is The #1 Mistake That Surf Anglers Make With Fishbites

If you've ever used Fishbites EZ Baits, you know they work incredibly well when catching fish from the beach. But if you are making this...
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What Knots Should You Use For Different Lures & Presentations

Do you use the same knot for all types of artificial lures? This may be affecting your presentation in the water and if you don't use the...
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This Is Why You Should Not Leave Your Soft Plastics On Hooks

If you always leave your soft plastic lures on your hooks, then you'll want to watch this. Although it's convenient, you may think twice...
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Inner Circle Live Q&A 8-19-21 [Lure Selection Q&A]

We had a great Inner Circle call this week! Here’s the recording of this week’s discussion: Discussion Log: 0:00:52 – Weighted hook vs Jig on...
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The Lure You Should Be Using For Redfish In Shallow Water

Will a topwater lure spook off tailing redfish or elicit a strike? Most anglers will go the safe route and retrieve a soft plastic slowly...
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