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The Science Behind Black Fishing Lures

Black fishing lures have been around forever, but they’ve never been a go-to choice for most saltwater anglers. Recently, however, some side-by-side lure color testing...
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My 2 Most Trusted Lures For Redfish, Snook, Trout & Flounder

The biggest mistake that most saltwater fishermen make is overestimating how picky the fish actually are. I spent many thousands of dollars on cast nets...
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Hoss Weedless Round Eye vs Z-Man Texas Eye Review

The warmer the water gets, the more important it becomes to fish deeper and closer to structure. That’s exactly what both the Hoss Weedless Round...
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Is This The Best Rigging For Soft Plastics In The Summer?

As water temperatures rise, one of the biggest changes I see is fish holding deeper and tighter to structure. Redfish, trout, snook, and flounder often...
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How To Protect High Performance Fishing Rods

Premium fishing rods are incredible tools. They’re lighter, more sensitive, and can help you detect strikes, structure, and bottom composition that many anglers would otherwise...
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Are Premium Fishing Rods ACTUALLY Worth It?

Most anglers assume premium rods are all about light weight or sensitivity… But there’s a lot more going on than most people realize. Watch as...
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Medium Light vs Medium vs Medium Heavy: Which One Should You Fish?

Medium light, medium, or medium heavy? All are built to perform inshore. All can handle a wide range of lures and situations. But there are...
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New Medium Heavy Slam Stick Overview (Power Without The Weight)

Finding the right inshore rod for bigger fish usually means making a tradeoff. You either get a rod with enough backbone… but it feels heavy...
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Using A Topwater Like A Popping Cork – Shocking Results!

If you’ve ever wished your topwater lure could do a little more than just walk the dog, this is a fun little trick to try....
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Skinny Lipper VS Wake Mullet (When To Use Each)

Spring is when subtle plug differences start mattering A LOT more. The Skinny Lipper and Wake Mullet can catch fish in similar areas… but there...
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MOST Addictive Way To Catch Fish in Spring

Recently, we upgraded the Salt Strong Moonwalker topwater lure to include every possible feature any inshore angler would want...
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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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Does Topwater Color Matter? On The Water Test – Light vs. Dark

This might seem like a bad idea. Taking a perfectly good topwater… and painting it jet black? No fancy pattern. No natural color. Just straight...
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Lure Selection Made Simple (Redfish, Trout, Snook & Flounder)

Spring is one of my favorite seasons for inshore fishing because the fish are often very active and holding in shallow water, making it one...
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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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