Inshore Fishing

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Is This The BEST Sheepshead Rig For Live Shrimp?

Sheepshead LOVE structure, but fishing live shrimp around mangroves usually comes with a price… snags, lost rigs, and lost bait. I created this video to...
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Uncommon Redfish & Trout Pattern Few Know About

In winter, most anglers blame their lack of success on “tough conditions”… But really, it’s because they DON’T UNDERSTAND THE PATTERN. Once you master this...
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You’re Losing Fish Before You Even Hit the Water (Here’s Why)

Most anglers spend their prep time checking tides, weather, and maps. While that’s important, small, overlooked gear issues are often what turn a trophy fish...
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How Much Drag Do You ACTUALLY Need on a Spinning Reel?

Have you noticed how spinning reels keep advertising bigger and bigger max drag numbers? Eighteen pounds. Twenty-two pounds. Even twenty-five pounds on reels meant for...
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Is THIS Braided Fishing Line Unfair??

Most anglers lock in their braid choice early and never revisit it. Thicker feels safer, stronger, and easier to trust, so it becomes the default...
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WINTER STRATEGY: Finding Fish AFTER a Cold Front

Cold snaps used to be automatic no-go days for me. High wind, falling temperatures, and slow bites made it feel like the odds were stacked...
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Regional Weekend Game Plan Lesson [ January 23rd – 25th ]

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...
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Why Many Fishing Reports Feel Smart but Lead to Guessing

Fishing reports are SUPPOSED to make planning easier. Sometimes, they do the opposite. They show the result, but not the reasoning. The outcome, but not...
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Why Winter Fish Follow but Won’t Commit (Try This!)

Winter fishing messes with your head. You find the fish. Sometimes you even watch them follow your bait… and still get nothing. No thump. No...
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The ONE Hook I Use for 90% of Shallow Water Fishing

If you’ve ever stood in the tackle aisle staring at a wall of hooks, wide gap, offset, twist-lock, specialty shapes, you’re not alone. I used...
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Regional Weekend Game Plan Lesson [ January 16th – 18th ]

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...
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A Unique Tandem Rig Setup for More Strikes (Plus Quick Tie Method)

What if I told you there’s a way to fish two lures at the same time, and it’s actually making fish go nuts? This isn’t...
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If It AIN’T Chartreuse… Is It REALLY No Use? (We Tested It)

“If it ain’t chartreuse, then it ain’t no use.” I’ve heard that phrase for years, so instead of debating it, I decided to put it...
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How To End Spinning Reel Wind Knots Forever

If wind knots are costing you time, money, and casts, there’s a GOOD chance you’re blaming the wrong thing. Most anglers do. The problem usually...
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Toit Knot vs Improved Trilene Knot (Strength Test Results)

Most knot debates never get settled because no one actually tests them. So when members asked me about the Toit Knot, I decided to stop...
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