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Is It Still Worth Learning To Use Baitcasters In 2025???

We got the question in the community again:“Is it still worth learning to use a baitcaster in 2025?” And it got us thinking—should you still...
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Best Rod Setups for Redfish, Trout, Snook & Flounder

Picking the right rod for inshore fishing shouldn’t be complicated… But walk into a tackle shop (or scroll online for 10 minutes), and it’s easy...
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STOP Overthinking Lure Colors! (4 Groups You Need to Know)

Picking a lure color can be daunting, especially with all the choices out there and everyone seems to have an opinion on the subject. One...
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Topwater vs Wakebait vs Twitchbait (HARD BAIT CHALLENGE!)

Are hard baits effective when fishing inshore? Hard baits are lures that I don’t throw often, so I wanted to challenge myself to only throw...
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Top 3 Ways to Rig Your Soft Plastics Weedless [When, Why & How]

Keeping grass and debris off your lure is crucial in getting a strike, in addition to keeping your lure out of snags. I have found...
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Winter Spot Vs. Spring Spots: What Do Each Look Like?

You might have heard by now that the fish are moving from their winter spots to their spring spots, but if you do not know...
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The Equipment Priority List For Inshore Saltwater Anglers

We don’t want you to make the same mistakes we did when we started getting serious about saltwater fishing. We bought all the wrong things...
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24-Hour Treasure Coast MAYHEM: Snook, Muttons, Kings & Jacks

There are fishing trips… and then there are fishing marathons. This one? Definitely a marathon. We hit inshore, nearshore, and offshore in a single day...
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The Case for Throwing Hard Lures in Saltwater Fishing

Discover the best saltwater hard lures for redfish, trout, and snook. This 4-lure system covers any condition and is 100% puffer-proof.
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LIVE Q&A for March 27th: Spring Lure Selection

Not sure which lures to tie on this spring? We’ve got you covered.
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4 Best Lures for Spring Redfish, Snook, Trout, and Flounder

Looking for the best lures for spring fishing? We’ve handpicked the top-performing baits and bundled them together!
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I Regret Buying This Fishing Gear… Don’t Make My Mistake!

I’ve thrown away too much money on fishing gear—bought the wrong boat, packed my kayak with useless accessories, and chased the idea that the next...
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NEW Lure Dominates in Brutal Conditions (Fish Can’t Resist!)

Some lures just work—no matter the conditions. High winds, choppy water, clear skies… but I finally got the chance to put our new Skinny Lipper...
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Quick & Easy Lure Rigging Hack When Using Weighted Hooks

Next time you're struggling to rig up weedless lures, keep this easy lure rigging hack in mind! This shortcut applies when rigging any...
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The Skinny Lipper XL: Bigger, Louder, and Built for Big Strikes!

Meet the Skinny Lipper XL, the bigger and bolder version of the famous Skinny Lipper topwater diving plug. It’s built to handle gnarly conditions when...
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