Hard Body Lures

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

There are 3 main styles of hard body baits; topwater, suspending, and spoons. Explore each to earn more about how to maximize your results with different styles!

Fastest Way To Catch Trout (Before Work)

What is the fastest way to catch trout before work? Do you need to do anything different for fishing early in the morning before work?...
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Trolling For Spanish Mackerel From A Kayak [Fishing Report]

Last week I struggled to get a bite in the midst of a Spanish Mackerel frenzy, so I decided to start trolling and see what would strike...
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Topwater VS. Twitchbait (When To Use One Over The Other)

When should you use the Salt Strong Moonwalker over the Paul Brown “Corky” Fat Boy Pro, and vice versa? Both of these lures have very...
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#1 Beach Fishing Lure That Will Catch Any Species From The Surf

THIS is hands down the #1 Beach Fishing Lure!! No matter the species or weather conditions, this lure will trigger strikes...
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Topwater VS. Swimbait At Sunrise [On-The-Water Report]

Which is the better option for sunrise flats fishing: topwater vs. swimbait? The truth is you really only need just those two types of lures...
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The Secret To Knowing When To Throw Topwater Lures

What is the SECRET to knowing when to throw topwater lures? Topwater action can create some of the most exciting and...
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The Secret To Knowing When To Throw Topwater Lures [Insider Only]

Contrary to popular belief, topwater lures can be thrown year-round with success. The secret is knowing when to turn to a topwater lure! Learn more...
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I Fished With Only Topwater Lures For A Year And This Is What I Learned

Would you have fished with only topwater lures for a year to learn more and perfect your topwater retrieve? Fishing Coach Pat Ogletree did...
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Hidden Tricks To Catch More Fish In Strong Winds

Sometimes it can be quite the struggle to catch more fish in strong winds. Even to the point where conditions are simply unfishable. But,...
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I Drove 2 Hours For Slot-Redfish Shootout [Insider Report]

I can fish the area locally to me anytime I want, so I decided it was time to make a 2-hour drive for some strange...
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This Is How To Turn Topwater Blow-Ups Into Hook-Ups

NOW is the time of year to dust off your topwater plugs and start walking the dog! Spring is here and the topwater lure bite...
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Paul Brown Soft-Dine XL VS. Fat Boy Pro

In this Paul Brown Corky Comparison, Jay Watkins Jr. is back to share when and where he prefers to use these top fishing lures...
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Use This Secret Hack To Catch More Fish On Spoons

If you want to catch more fish on spoons this spring, then you've got to check out this secret spoon hack! All you need to do is...
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Florida Flats Fishing The Sunrise [Live On The Water]

Few things come close to the joy of being out on the water as the sun is rising!! Have you been having any luck lately during sunrise?...
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Why You Need A Johnson Silver Minnow For Spring Fishing

Johnson Silver Minnow spoon jigs have been around for a CENTURY!!! How have these jigs lasted so long? Because they catch fish...
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