Weekly Newsletter: 05-25-25

🧭 This Week in Fishing: Wakebait Face-Offs, Budget Boats & Baitcaster Tips

From wakebait showdowns to building a flats boat under $1,000, this week’s content is all about fishing smarter.

We’ve got a baitcaster setup guide, live bait Q&A, real-world lure tests, and a quick dive into countershading—when to match the hatch, and when not to.

🔥 Don’t miss the showdown: Wake Mullet vs Fat Lipper underwater comparison!

Speaking of mullet, our Memorial Day Mullet Lure Sale is happening now. Get 50% off our Lebronze (aka Mullet) Paddletails and savings on the New Mullet HD Bundle—stock up before they’re gone!

Check out all the action below and level up before your next trip.

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New Wake Mullet vs. Fat Lipper [Underwater Comparison]

There are tons of wakebaits out there, but not all of them behave the same in the water — and even small differences can make...
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How To Match Rod, Reel, Line & Lure With A Baitcaster

Thinking about using a baitcaster for inshore fishing? There’s one big mistake most anglers make when starting out: Their gear doesn’t match. In this video,...
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How To Build A Budget Flats Boat (For Under $1,000!)

Think you need $25,000 for a center console just to get off the bank? Think again. You don’t even need $2,500 for a stable fishing...
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50 MINUTE TEST: Wake Bait vs Diving Plug for Quick Redfish Strikes

Joe and I hit the flats at sunrise with just one rod each… one lure each… and less than an hour to fish. No bait...
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LIVE Q&A for May 22nd: Live Bait Basics – Ask YOUR Questions

New to live bait? Want to sharpen your rigging, presentation, and bait-handling skills? We’ve got you covered. Whether you’re free-lining shrimp, pitching pinfish, or dropping...
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Countershading: When to Mimic Baitfish & When to Keep It Simple

There is one thing that every baitfish has in common but not many think about. When trying to match the hatch with your lures, it’s...
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Regional Weekend Game Plan Lesson [ May 23rd-25th ]

This week’s INSIDER-ONLY Weekend Game Plans are now live! Below you’ll find the links to your regions with the latest local trends happening on the...
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