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Snook & Tarpon In Hidden Lakes: Fun Backcountry Adventure

If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring untouched fishing spots where few anglers can get to, you’re going to love this. My dad and I geared...
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Missing the Bite? Mastering Tides for Inshore Fishing Success

Are You Missing the Bite? Mastering Tides for Inshore Fishing Success Hey there, Salt Strong Nation—it’s Pat! If you’ve ever fished your favorite spot and...
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Skinny Lipper vs. Mulligan Bomber: Lure Experiment Insights

How much does your lure—or the way you retrieve it—affect your catch rate? In this experiment, I tested the Mulligan Bomber, a paddle tail, against...
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3 Saltwater Lures to Use (and 3 to Skip) [PODCAST]

Ever walked into a tackle shop and felt completely overwhelmed? You know, like that “deer in headlights” moment where you’re staring down endless aisles of...
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Setting The Hook On A Fish – Kayak vs. Boat vs. Land

Setting the hook on a fish is pretty straight forward……..right?? Believe it or not, you may be missing hook sets based on the “platform” you...
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LIVE Insider Q&A for Nov 21st – Tips for Fishing on Vacation

Here’s the recording of this week’s Q&A session: We’re Listening to You! Have an idea or topic you’d like our coaches to during this Live...
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The Penn Battle IV Review: Is It Worth the Hype?

Hey there, Salt Strong family! Pat here, and today we’re taking a closer look at the Penn Battle IV, released in September 2024. This reel...
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Is Fluorocarbon Fishing Line A Scam or Legit???

Hey there, Salt Strong family—Joe here! Fluorocarbon leader line has long been touted as the ultimate choice for anglers. It’s marketed as stronger, more abrasion-resistant,...
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Side Imaging Demystified: See What’s Really Around You

Side Imaging (also known as side-scan) is an awesome tool to have if you are fishing structure, such as bridges and docks. Many people are...
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LIVE Insider Q&A for Nov 14th – Live Spot Dissection

Curious about how to find the best inshore fishing spots on foot? In this live Q&A, we’re breaking down key locations, strategies, and techniques for...
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What Is The Best Lure For Saltwater Fishing? [FL Keys Case Study]

This fun video full of fish catching shows what I feel is the best lure for saltwater fishing for anglers looking to get consistent action.
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LIVE Insider Q&A for Nov 7th: Live Bait vs Artificial (& When Is Best Time To Use Each)

Live Bait vs. Artificial? In this live Q&A, we’re diving into when, where, and why to use each for the best results out on the...
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Is This The Best Lure For Big Redfish & Seatrout During The Fall?

This post shows a new lure that has quickly risen in the ranks for catching big redfish & trout during the Fall... let us know what you think.
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LIVE Insider Q&A for Oct 31st: Bait Pods Don’t Guarantee Fish in the Fall

This week’s LIVE Q&A with the Salt Strong Coaches is right around the corner! Join in on the Live Session on Thursday (Oct 31) at...
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How To Use The Flea Flicker Suspending Hard Bait Lure

The Flea Flicker has proven to be a great lure for targeting redfish, seatrout, snook, and other inshore species when they are not very active....
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