Lure Reviews

How Fast To Retrieve Topwater Lures (To Catch More Fish)

Want to know how fast to retrieve your topwater lures? See our process for determining retrieve speed (and catching more fish on topwaters) here.
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How To Land More Fish On Topwater Lures (Avoid This Common Mistake)

Are you making this mistake when throwing topwater lures? This can cost you a ton of fish (after you've already done the hard work of finding them).
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H&H “The Secret” Spoon vs. Johnson Silver Minnow [Comparison Review]

Thinking about getting the H&H weedless gold spoon? Check out this review of it and see how it compares to the Johnson Silver Minnow gold spoon.
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Ball Bearing vs. Traditional Swivel: Which Decreases Line Twists More?

Want to know how ball bearing swivels compare to traditional swivels in reducing line twists? Check out this experiment to see them go head to head.
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How To Use Fishbites For Surf Fishing (Review & Rigging Tips)

Fishbites can be great baits when you're fishing. Check out this video to see how to use and rig them for pompano, black drum, whiting, and more.
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Should You Ever Rig Shrimp Backward? (Surprising Answer)

Should you ever rig artificial shrimp backward? See the answer here and learn how to catch more fish on artificial shrimp.
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Flair Hawk Jigs: Best Colors, Sizes, Rigging, And More

Want to catch more tarpon, snook, and redfish in passes and inlets? Flair hawk jigs are great lures for these areas. See the best colors, sizes and...
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How Durable Is The Alabama Leprechaun? Putting It To The Redfish Test

Lure durability is incredibly important. I recently put the Alabama Leprechauns through a rigorous redfish test — see how they performed here.
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Redfish Magic Review: Pros, Cons, & On-The-Water Footage

Thinking about getting the Redfish Magic spinnerbait? Check out this review to see the top pros and cons, as well as how to use it to catch more fish.
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MirrOlure Top Dog & Top Pup Review (Pros, Cons & When To Use Them)

Looking for a new topwater lure? Check out this review of the MirroLure Top Dog & Top Pup. They're great lures and fish love them, but there are some cons.
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Got-Cha Plug Review: Pros, Cons, And How To Rig & Retrieve Them

Got-Cha plugs are some of the most popular lures for beach and pier fishing and in this review, we'll break down the pros & cons, how to rig them and more.
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Reaction Innovations Paddletail Review (Skinny Dipper & Little Dipper)

Thinking about getting the Skinny Dipper or the Little Dipper by Reaction Innovations? See how to rig them, where to use them, and more here.
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DieZel MinnowZ Review: How To Rig Them, Where To Use Them & More

Looking to catch big redfish, snook or tarpon this summer? Then you'll need a big bait, and in this review, you'll learn all about the Z-Man DieZel MinnowZ.
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How To Use Topwater Lures To Catch Redfish & Trout

Want to catch more redfish and trout on topwater? Learn everything you need to know about topwater lures here, including how redfish and trout like to...
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Savage Gear Mudd Minnow Review (Pros, Cons, & Best Time To Use It)

Looking for a new topwater lure? Or thinking about getting the Savage Gear Mudd Minnow? In this review, you'll learn the best times to use it, why it's...
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