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

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Best Inshore Lure Rigging Methods For Deep Water

When fishing deeper water inshore, rigging tactics can be a bit different than in the shallows. The type of hooks, weight, equipment, and even your...
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How To Match Rod, Reel, Line & Lure With A Baitcaster

Thinking about using a baitcaster for inshore fishing? There’s one big mistake most anglers make when starting out: Their gear doesn’t match. In this video,...
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50 MINUTE TEST: Wake Bait vs Diving Plug for Quick Redfish Strikes

Joe and I hit the flats at sunrise with just one rod each… one lure each… and less than an hour to fish. No bait...
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These Are the BEST Spring Lures, Hands Down

If you’re still downsizing your lures this spring, you might be missing out on some serious action. In this live Q&A, Coaches Luke, Pat, and...
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Catching Dinner Quick Challenge With Otis [Redfish & Seatrout]

On a recent trip down to Placida with my wife and 2 month old baby, I went out on the water with a goal of...
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The Future Rod, Reel, & Bait For Grouper & Snapper Fishing???

This episode might just flip everything you’ve believed about offshore fishing. Joe and Luke recap their 20-hour trip 150+ miles offshore where lures—yes, lures—outperformed live...
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Do Swivels Affect Lure Action? [Underwater Analysis]

Will using a swivel to connect your mainline to your leader affect the action of your lure?? The theory is that your swivel will absorb...
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Topwater Made Easy: 3 Lures Every Beginner Needs

Catching a fish on topwater is hands-down one of the most exciting ways to do it. Watching a fish chase your lure and then BOOM—an...
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Should Beginner Saltwater Anglers Use Live Bait or Lures??

Hey Salt Strong Nation! If you’re just getting into saltwater fishing (or maybe transitioning from bass fishing), there’s a good chance you’re wondering… Should I...
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How To Effectively Retrieve Artificial Shrimp Lures

Everything eats shrimp! That’s a great reason why you should always have a shrimp lure in your tackle box. The most important part is knowing...
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One color. Multiple sizes. Which one do fish crush the most?

Springtime fishing is AWESOME! However, it can also confuse a lot of folks. You may have been hitting your classic Winter spots with less and...
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Dead Sticking Tactic For Redfish & Black Drum

Dead sticking can be a very effective tactic when the bite is slow and fish are being lazy and stubborn. It has even been BANNED from a...
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Best Rod Setups for Redfish, Trout, Snook & Flounder

Picking the right rod for inshore fishing shouldn’t be complicated… But walk into a tackle shop (or scroll online for 10 minutes), and it’s easy...
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STOP Overthinking Lure Colors! (4 Groups You Need to Know)

Picking a lure color can be daunting, especially with all the choices out there and everyone seems to have an opinion on the subject. One...
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Topwater vs Wakebait vs Jerkbait (HARD BAIT CHALLENGE!)

Are hard baits effective when fishing inshore? Hard baits are lures that I don’t throw often, so I wanted to challenge myself to only throw...
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