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St. Croix Mojo Yak Fishing Rod Review (Pros, Cons, & Specs)

Have you ever used a fishing rod designed specifically for kayak fishing? Check out this review of the St. Croix Mojo Yak with it's short...
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How To Store Soft Plastics To AVOID Them Melting Together

Want to keep your lures from melting together? Lures melting together is really common, but easily preventable if you just store them in...
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How To Save Space On Your Boat Or Kayak (Simple Rod & Reel Tip)

Wish you could bring extra rods and reels on the water? Check out this simple tip to save space while still being prepared for anything.
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Planning Your Fishing Trips: How Many Rods To Bring (And What To Rig)

Want to know how many rods and reels to bring on a fishing trip, and what to rig on them? Getting this right will save you time and help...
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Best Lures To Use Under Popping Corks [DOA, Gulp, Z-Man, Chasebaits]

Are you missing out on fish when using a popping cork? Some lures (although they're popular) are causing you to not catch fish because...
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Best (And WORST) Lures For Skip Casting Under Trees & Docks

Want to catch more fish under trees and docks? Skipping lures to the fish is one of the best ways to catch them here, but which lure you choose can...
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How To Catch Bigger Fish On Topwater Lures With This Simple Tip

Want to catch more bigger fish (and fewer smaller fish) on topwater? See how replacing treble hooks with single hooks affects hookup ratio here and...
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The NEW Salt Strong TACKLE STORE!

Overwhelmed with all of the options when you go to a tackle store? See how to make shopping for tackle easier, better, and cheaper at our new tackle store!
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2 Ways To Set The Drag On Your Spinning Reel (With & Without A Scale)

Want to learn how to set the drag on your spinning reel with or without a scale? If your drag is set incorrectly, you could risk losing a fish, so don't...
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Most Expensive Fishing Knot Strength Machine Ever!!!

Want to know the truth about the strength of fishing line and knots? See real data as we test popular knots and fishing line brands against each other.
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PowerPro Super Slick V2 vs. PowerPro Original [Casting & Strength Comparison]

Is the new PowerPro Super Slick 8 V2 actually better than the original 4-strand braided line? Check out the surprising new experiment results here.
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Best Lures For Mahi-Mahi & Blackfin Tuna (And How To Troll With Them)

Want to know what the two best lures when trolling for dolphin and blackfin tuna are? See what they are and how to use them here.
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Targeting Redfish In Deep Water Using Side Imaging and Live Bait [Insider Report]

On this trip report you will see a great example of finding fish in deep water using side imaging. Quick Details: Craft: Hobie Outback Pedal...
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How To Rig & Retrieve The Alabama Leprechaun Lure

This page will show you how to catch the most fish possible while using your Alabama Leprechaun lures: rigging, retrieving, size control, & much more.
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NEW! Salt Strong Tackle Store (Thousands Of New Fishing Items)

Finally! Get all of your fishing tackle (along with how best to use it) in one place! We now have over 10,000 different items in store! Check it out!
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