These 5 Mistakes Pull Your Bait OUT of the Strike Zone
- By: Luke Simonds
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Think you’re landing that perfect cast right in the strike zone?
Not so fast…
In this video, Capt Peter Deeks breaks down the 5 biggest mistakes that cause your bait to drift out of the feeding zone—plus real underwater footage to show exactly what’s happening beneath the surface.
Whether you’re fishing docks, pilings, bridges, or mangrove shorelines, this breakdown will help you stay where the fish actually are.
🎣 What You’ll Learn
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Why your bait swings away from structure like a pendulum (and how to fix it)
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The mistake many anglers make with modern spinning reels
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How to cast up current or up wind to hit the best ambush zones
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Boat positioning to keep your bait locked in place
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How to reduce line belly in current and stop dragging your bait out of the zone
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Conclusion
If your bait isn’t sinking straight down and staying near the structure, you’re likely fishing in dead water.
These 5 tips will help you fix that—so your casts actually count and you stay in the strike zone longer. Whether you’re targeting redfish, snapper, or sheepshead, it starts with smart bait placement.
Question for you:
👉 Which of these mistakes do you catch yourself making the most? Let us know in the comments!
-Luke
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STOP WASTING TIME ON THE WATER!
Do what the “SMART ANGLERS” are doing and join the Insider Club.
Here’s what you’ll receive today when you join:
- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish every trip
- Weekly “spot dissection” videos that walk you through all the best spots in your area
- Exclusive fishing tips from the PROS you can’t find anywhere else
- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
Great tips on staying in the strike zone. Had no idea of how many mistakes I am making and how easy it is to get out of the strike zone. Thank you for the video !
Wow, that underwater footage tells the story! Thanks guys, really informative.
Interesting!. Thanks for the tips.
Tremendously helpful. Thank you so much.
Thanks for the great advice
Outstanding presentation! It’s all common sense, basic mechanics, but easy to overlook or screw up. Great job!
Good info. You’re right it’s easy to get out of the strike zone. Thanks.
great information! thank you
Great tips Peter, thank you!
Thanks for the great lesson/tips.