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Florida Redfish Vs. Louisiana Redfish: What You Need To Know [VIDEO]
Redfish are one of the most popular gamefish in the entire country. They are found from northern Mexico, through the Gulf of Mexico and up the East Coast all the way to the Chesapeake Bay. The redfish that you catch in southern Texas is going to be the same species redfish that you catch in
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Rapala X-Rap SubWalk Review & “How To” [UNDERWATER FOOTAGE]
The Rapala X-Rap SubWalk is a suspending plug made for primarily for inshore fishing. I’ve been fishing with this lure the past couple months and feel like I have gotten a good sense of how to use it. There are some things I really like about the X-Rap SubWalk and some aspects that I do not.
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The GPS Coordinates For Every Artificial Reef In Mississippi
Mississippi has a strong inshore and offshore fishery that is often overlooked. The Mississippi coast is right in the heart of the incredible Gulf Coast fishery. It offers fantastic action for redfish, jack crevalle, trout and more inshore and snapper, grouper and pelagic species offshore. For most fishermen new to an area or for visiting
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Z-Man Pop ShadZ Review [Top Pros, Cons & Rigging Tips]
The Z-Man Pop ShadZ is a soft plastic topwater lure that you can rig weedless. The head is shaped like a traditional bass popper and the soft plastic body gives you action like a fluke. This lure is a good choice when you are fishing around shallow water structure such as mangrove trees or oyster
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Fish Grips vs. Landing Nets: “How To” With Pros & Cons [VIDEO]
Looking for something to make landing fish easier? Fish Grips and landing nets are two products that do just that. Each one offers a different advantage for getting fish into the boat. While both devices help you land fish, each one has its own pros and cons. I’ve used both products fishing and have had
Click to continue →The Best Fishing Tips Of The Week: Salt Strong Newsletter (Sep. 16, 2018)
Your weekly Salt Strong newsletter has arrived! I hope you had a fun weekend and got some lines tight! We have some great fishing tips for you this week. Below you will find the Salt Strong newsletter for the week ending September 16, 2018. This newsletter shows a top summary of the new fishing tips
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Rapala X-Rap Twitchin’ Mullet vs. X-Rap Twitchin’ Minnow Review [VIDEO]
Two solid lures by Rapala are the X-Rap Twitchin’ Mullet and the X-Rap Twitchin’ Minnow. These are subsurface lures with single inline hooks that are made for inshore fishing. A lot of people think that these lures are the same and that they can be used interchangeably. While they are similar, there are some distinct
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Berkley Gulp Peeler Crab Review [Top Pros, Cons, & Rigging Tips]
Looking to change up your offering for redfish, black drum and more? An interesting lure on the market these days is the Berkley Gulp! Peeler Crab. This is a scented lure that seems to fly under the radar of most saltwater anglers. As a result, many people don’t know how to rig and fish with these
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Spiderwire Ultracast Invisi-Braid vs. PowerPro [ULTIMATE REVIEW]
Spiderwire Ultracast Invisi-Braid vs. PowerPro I have been curious to know if the braid that I’ve been using for the past 10+ years (PowerPro) is any better or worse than other options. So I decided to start doing some testing in order to know for sure if I’ve been making a good buying decision this
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Red Tide: The Truth That You Need To Know [With Prof. Mike Wetz]
Red Tide is killing millions of sea life organisms — including fish, dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and more — along the Florida Gulf Coast right now. The State of Florida has declared a state of emergency as a result. The areas affected by the Red Tide are in crisis. But Red Tide does not just
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Rapala Skitter Walk Review & “How To” [UNDERWATER FOOTAGE]
The Rapala Skitter Walk has been around for a very long time, and it is one of the most popular topwater lures on the market. This post will explain the pros and cons of this lure that I’ve experienced after years of use trial and error use. And I will also give you a tutorial
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The UNBREAKABLE Fishing Knot – PR Bobbin Knot [Free PDF Guide]
PR Bobbin Knot We couldn’t believe it when Captain Dylan Hubbard first told us that the PR Bobbin Knot has 100 percent knot strength… but so far it’s proven to be true. The PR Bobbin Knot is the only fishing knot guaranteed to hold up 100 percent of the time (assuming you tie it correctly
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Egret Baits Vudu Mullet Review & Video [Top Pros & Cons]
I always love lures with a lot of action and decided to give the Egret Baits Vudu Mullet a try. This is a segmented lure with a ton of action and movement in the tail. It looks good in the water and is very enticing to pickier fish. I’ve definitely noticed some cons to this
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The GPS Coordinates For Every Artificial Reef In Texas
Texas is a state with a strong offshore fishery. Much of that is based on the creation of artificial reefs. Because of the typical water conditions around the Texas coast, naturally-occurring coral reefs do not thrive in this area. Because of this, the Coastal Fisheries Division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department created the Texas
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Heddon Super Spook Jr. “How To” + Review [Top 3 Pros & Cons]
Looking for a topwater lure that produces big fish? Want to know how to “walk-the-dog” to generate strikes? One of my favorite topwater lures to use inshore is the Heddon Super Spook Jr. This is a good “walk-the-dog” (side to side) motion topwater lure with an attractive profile in the water. In this article, I
Click to continue →The Best Fishing Tips Of The Week: Salt Strong Newsletter (Sep. 9, 2018)
Your weekly Salt Strong newsletter is here! I hope you had a great weekend and caught some nice fish. Word is that the mullet run may even be starting! We have some great fishing tips for you this week. Below you will find the Salt Strong newsletter for the week ending September 9, 2018. This
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The Ultimate Guide To Choosing, Rigging & Catching Fish With Weedless Spoons [With Wader Dave]
I don’t recall reading any list of all-time favorites, most popular, best-selling or most effective artificial lures that doesn’t include the weedless spoon (like this post called “The 7 Saltwater Lures That Can Catch Fish Pretty Much Anywhere In The World”) It’s on those lists for good reason and certainly near the top of my
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Everything You Must Know About Saltwater Fishing Rods [With TFO’s Jim Shulin]
Do you know what to look for when purchasing a saltwater fishing rod? Do you want to know what sets a good saltwater fishing rod apart from an average one? There are so many options and rods out there that it can be daunting to even know where to start. A good quality fishing outfit
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LIVETARGET Hollow Body Mullet Review [Pros, Cons & Video Review]
One of the newer lures on the market I’ve been using lately is the LIVETARGET Hollow Body Mullet. This is a weedless topwater lure that is great for inshore fishing. I like to use it to chase trout and snook. It’s a hard body lure that can be used similarly to an unweighted soft plastic
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Chasebaits FLICK PRAWN Review [Top Pros And Cons Video]
I’ve recently been fishing the Chasebaits FLICK PRAWN and the smaller version, the SMASH PRAWN. I’ve really enjoyed using these lures and think they have a lot to offer inshore anglers. The different sizes allow you to fish these lures in whatever inshore fishery you’d like. On top of that, they’re some of the most realistic
Click to continue →The Best Fishing Tips Of The Week: Salt Strong Newsletter (Sep. 3, 2018)
Your weekly Salt Strong newsletter has arrived! I hope you enjoy your Monday off and that you caught some big ones this weekend. We have some amazing fishing tips for you this week. Below you will find the Salt Strong newsletter for the week ending September 2, 2018. This newsletter shows a top summary of the
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The Top 3 Mahi-Mahi Fishing Mistakes [VIDEO]
It’s Mahi-Mahi fishing time! Mahi can be one of the most fun fish to chase offshore. They’re aggressive and ferocious eaters that are great to eat and even more fun to fight. Figuring out how to fish for Mahi-Mahi is definitely a challenge. Mistakes will be made while trying to do so. To help you
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BIG Fish. BIG Heart. BIG Fishing Captain [With Capt. Mike Anderson]
I think the main goal as fishermen is to be able to catch fish. Our second is to be on the water as much as possible. Some people are weekend fishing warriors like we were before we started Salt Strong. Some people have figured out how to turn fishing into a full-time career and are
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“Animated Lure” Review For Saltwater Anglers [Top 3 Pros & Cons]
The Animated Lure is one of the most interesting and unconventional fishing lures on the market today. This is a battery-powered, rechargeable lure that has an electric propeller on its nose which allows it to move completely on its own. No reeling or technique by the angler necessary. It has a segmented tail that has
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