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Should You Use Braid Ready Spools Or Put On A Mono Backing?

What is the best type of spool for braided line? Braid-ready spools offer a seal that helps you tie braid directly to the spool but if you...
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The Slam Series Bomber Paddletail Lure Mini-Course

This BOMBER lure mini-course will help you catch a ton of great fish with this great lure (rigging, retrieving, settting hook, casting, etc.)
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This Is The Best Artificial Lure Color For Clear Water

How do you know what a fish sees when they look up at your lure? Based on conditions, choosing the right lure color comes down to...
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The Top 3 Hooks You Must Have For Surf & Jetty Fishing

Are you using the right hooks when your surf or jetty fishing? There are 3 main types of hooks and if you're not using the best option, you...
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Best Tactics To Catch More Fish On Piers (When You’re With Kids)

If your kids want to learn more about fishing, a great place to start is off of a pier. But you need to know the best tips if you want to...
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Why Is Buoyancy Important For The Best Lure Presentation?

Knowing a lot about your lure will grant you the ability to present it perfectly to predatory fish. Both buoyancy and weight play a role in...
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The Ultimate Mono Vs Fluoro Knot Strength Test (Final Results)

The final results are in! Is fluorocarbon or monofilament line stronger when it comes to knots? In this new test, we compare the non-slip...
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How To Catch Big Redfish At The Jetties (Setup and Target Zones)

Do you love to fish at the jetties and land big redfish? You can catch quality reds around this type of structure but if you don't have...
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The Best Baitfish For Inshore Fishing & How To Match The Hatch

Do you love to inshore fish year-round? You'll want to know what baits are predominant in your area based on season and then you need to...
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The Rapala Skitter Walk Topwater Lure Review (Pros, Cons, & Tactics)

Have you used the Rapala Skitter Walk topwater lure? It's one of the best lures to walk-the-dog and fire up the fishing but there is one...
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The Best Tactics For Wade Fishing Tidal Creeks (To Catch Inshore Slams)

Do you love to wade or bank fish around tidal creeks? It can be a ton of fun for the whole family if you know the areas to target, what you...
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The Most Consistent & Versatile Shrimp Lure Ever Made?

Is this the best shrimp lure ever made? The versatility of this shrimp lure to catch BIG fish inshore, nearshore, and offshore is quite...
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This Is Why You Shouldn’t Use Popping Corks For Inshore Fishing

You may be missing out on a ton of fish if you're using popping corks for inshore fishing! And that's because you cannot control the...
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The Best Way To Store Your Soft Plastic Lures (And What NOT To Do)

Have you had your soft plastic lures ruined before because of improper storage? It's a mess and wastes a ton of money but if you don't put...
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This Is When You Should Replace Your Fishing Line

How long has it been since you replaced your fishing line? Whether it's mono, fluoro, or braid, your fishing line only lasts so long and...
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