SALTWATER FISHING TIPS

[memb_set_prohibited_action action=show]

2025 Salt Strong Holiday Buyer’s Guide

Hey Insiders! We are back with another edition of our annual Holiday Buyers guide! We designed this guide to help you pick out some of...
See Full post
3 comments

When To Use Weightless Helix Hooks This Winter [New Product Review]

The winter season used to be the season when I struggled the most to catch any fish at all… much less quality ones. But once...
See Full post
13 comments

Regional Weekend Game Plan Lesson [ December 12th – 14th ]

This week’s INSIDER-ONLY Weekend Game Plans are now live! Below you’ll find the links to your regions with the latest local trends happening on the...
See Full post
No comments

Why Smaller Lures Catch More Fish In The Winter

Something strange happens when the water turns cold… and it quietly ruins more winter fishing trips than anything else. Many anglers blame “slow winter fishing.”...
See Full post
15 comments

This Rigging Hack Worked Shockingly Well For Cobia & Flounder

While filming a nearshore fishing crash course recently, I stumbled upon a rigging hack that led to an epic cobia bite. We were in a...
See Full post
26 comments

How To Find Redfish In 2026 (90/10 Fishing Rule)

Most anglers spend the majority of their trip fishing water that simply does NOT hold feeding fish. The truth is, 90 PERCENT of the fish...
See Full post
11 comments

Light vs. Dark Lure Color Experiment For Inshore Slams [Round 1 Results]

Have you ever been uncertain about which color lure to use when targeting redfish, seatrout, and snook? Well that’s our quest with this series of...
See Full post
65 comments

Two Identical Reels. One Difference. Wildly Different Casts.

You might be cutting your casting distance short without realizing it. Everyone talks about lures, tides, and spots, but almost nobody pays attention to a detail...
See Full post
40 comments

Regional Weekend Game Plan Lesson [ December 5th – 7th ]

This week’s INSIDER-ONLY Weekend Game Plans are now live! Below you’ll find the links to your regions with the latest local trends happening on the...
See Full post
No comments

The Case for Lighter Reels: 3 HIDDEN Advantages Most Anglers Miss

If you’ve been choosing reels based on drag, bearings, or whatever the box brags about… there’s a detail hiding in plain sight that matters SO much...
See Full post
50 comments

Sight Fishing Big Black Drum & Redfish In Marsh Ponds

It’s tough to beat sight-fishing action when it comes to inshore fishing. And this video shows some awesome footage we captured while targeting redfish, black...
See Full post
35 comments

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...
See Full post
48 comments

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...
See Full post
13 comments

STOP Guessing Rod Power. Watch This Bend Test.

If you’ve ever held a medium rod in one hand and a medium heavy in the other and thought, “These feel the same… so why...
See Full post
58 comments

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...
See Full post
9 comments
1 2 377

Get Instant Access To “The Inshore Fishing Manifesto” PDF Now

You’ll automatically be emailed a private link to download your PDF, plus you’ll be added to the Salt Strong Newsletter.
(Please double-check your email below to ensure delivery.)