Product Reviews

See what the pros and cons of the All Star Inshore Series rod are, where to find these rods and what to consider before purchasing one.

See what the pros and cons of the Shimano Nasci Reel, how it performs on the water and what you should know before purchasing this fishing reel.

Want to see which fluoro line in really more abrasion resistant? Then check out the shocking results to this Berkley Vanish vs Seaguar Experiment.

After using the Jackson Coosa FD Kayak for a couple months, Salt Strong kayak expert Tony dives into the pros and cons of this kayak and how to set it up.

After seeing these Edge rodes at ICAST last year, I was determined to add one to my arsenal because it looked and felt so nice. So I finally got one and have had a chance to get out on the water to see how it compares to the other rods that I've used and tested... here are the results.

Have you tried these scented Fight Club lures from Fishbites yet? Check out how they perform including the pros and the cons. Tight lines!

Are you confused on when it's best to use a single hook over a treble hook (and vice versa)? Then check out this new video where I explain the pros and cons of each.

Weedless jig heads can be very helpful for successfully targeting spots with a lot of structure. This post will show you a good weedless jig head including details on how to rig it and how to manage the weed guard to maximize your results.

Does Pro-Cure really work? Can you really catch more (and BIGGER) fish with it? Find out in this fun experiment I recently did using non-Pro-Cure vs Pro-Cure baits.

I wanted to start an experiment on adding scents to lures in addition to exploring some new areas near Ft. De Soto, so I decided to do them both at the same time and I am very glad that I did. Just fished for a few hours in the middle of the day, but the trout were cooperative and Otis managed to [click to continue]

Zman MinnowZ. Have you tried the Zman MinnowZ lures yet? This post will show you what I've found to be the top 3 pros and cons of Zman's 3-inch "MinnowZ" soft plastic tails after a few months of trying them out [click to continue]

It's paddle tail jig time! These somewhat basic lures can oftentimes be some of the most productive of all for pretty much any species that feed on small baitfish because they are so versatile.

Want to see some of the best ways to target snook from the beach? Then check out this new snook fishing tip with Capt. CA Richardson.

Want to know the best fishing cooler for every situation? Then check out this unbiased cooler review revealing the pros and cons of many popular coolers.

Want to see the exact rigging and retrieval that the pros use when fishing with a spoon? Then check out this new spoon fishing tip with Capt. CA Richardson.

Just when I thought we were past the cold weather, another cold front pushed through to cool down the temps yet again. Fortunately, we were able to find a recipe that worked so got some snook in the boat. I was testing out the performance of using a 3" Zman MinnowZ against a 3" Gulp Shrimp and did notice a difference.

Want to see the pros and cons of the Shimano Stradic Ci4 spinning reel? Then check this out. You'll also see how the newer Ci4 model compares to the older Ci4.

Want to know how to quickly pick the best rod while shopping at an overwhelming big place like Bass Pro Shops? Then check out this latest Insider tip. Tight lines!

Do you want to know the tips for picking out the best jig heads for soft plastics while in a big retail store (and avoid wasting money)? Then watch this!

For those of us who do a lot of casting while out on the water, it's essential to know these rod balancing tricks to save energy. Because every bit of energy saved will keep us at our peak performance level for a much longer time, and that can be an absolute game-changer on longer trips.

This Star Seagis spinning rod review video will help you make an educated decision about this rod being a good fit or not for your particular fishing needs. You'll learn about the pros and the cons of this popular spinning rod for saltwater anglers.

After testing many different reels, I now save over $100 per reel with hardly any performance loss. This video shows the top value reels to save you $$$.

Want to know the tricks to make sure you have the perfect rod and reel combo? Don't make the mistake of pairing it incorrectly. Check out these pairing tips.