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Night Fishing Lure Test: Topwater vs Crankbait (Surprising Results)

Topwater has been my go-to at night for a long time. So going into this trip, I thought I already knew how this would play...
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This Science-Based Lure Change Resulted In Epic Trout Bite

Spring is a fantastic season for catching big seatrout in shallow water, but these fish can be very tough to trick with a lure. Fortunately,...
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Topwater Fishing Mistakes (When and When NOT to Throw It)

Most anglers think topwater is all about the time of day. Early morning. Late evening. Low light. That’s when you’re “supposed” to throw it. But...
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New Wake Mullet vs. Fat Lipper [Underwater Comparison]

Most wake baits get treated the same. Tie one on… slow retrieve… maybe a pause here and there… And that’s about it. But after I...
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How to Retrieve the Wake Mullet (Great Results with Minimal Effort)

Some lures look great in the water… But don’t always get the results. This one’s been different. The Wake Mullet has been producing consistent strikes...
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My New Favorite Plug For Big Seatrout In The Spring [Retrieve Tips]

Spring is one of the best seasons to find big seatrout in shallow water, making for some great shots at trophies for inshore saltwater fishermen....
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We Settled The Great Spinning vs Baitcasting Debate

Most anglers pick a side… and never question it. Spinning reel or baitcaster. Distance or accuracy. Simple or “more control.” And once you’ve made your...
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4 Spring Fishing Situations (And What To Throw In Each)

Spring fishing can mess with your head. One day it feels easy… the next day nothing makes sense. Same area. Same tide. Completely different results....
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How To Read A Fish Finder (Real Underwater Experiment)

Most anglers think they know exactly what they’re looking at on their fish finder. Fish… bait… structure… it all seems pretty clear. But as Captain...
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Big Trout Are in Shallow Water – This Plug Catches Them

Big seatrout love shallow water. In fact, some of the biggest trout we see each year are holding in two feet of water or less,...
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Never Miss a Slam on Vacation Again – Slam Stick Traveler

Spring Break season is upon us! And whether you’re traveling somewhere warm, or taking a mini-trip to get away from the crowds, ONE THING remains...
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Popping Corks For Beginners: The Complete Setup (Rod, Rig & Technique)

Popping corks are one of the easiest ways to start catching fish inshore. But a lot of anglers still struggle with them. Not because the...
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If We Only Had 5 Minutes With Most Anglers, We’d FIX This

If we only had five minutes with most anglers, we wouldn’t start by asking what lure they’re throwing. We wouldn’t start with their spots either....
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Why I Like Paddletails Under Popping Corks (And Why It Works So Well)

A lot of anglers think popping corks are only for live shrimp. That’s how I used to fish them too. But over time I realized...
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PENN Fierce IV Review: Did It Finally Change My Mind?

I’ll admit it. I’ve never really been a PENN guy. For years I leaned toward other reels for inshore fishing and mostly avoided PENN altogether....
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